Finalists 2014
Below is a list of the 2014 FINALISTS in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The children's books were read and judged by children in 8 UK primary and secondary schools, the adult books by 2 Reading Groups, 1 in London and 1 in Stockholm. The books were marked according to EDITING, THEME, STYLE, COVER and, in the case of many of the children's books, ILLUSTRATIONS.
The WINNERS will be announced on April 1st, 2015.
Jump straight to:
- Category 1: Pre-school picture books
- Category 2: Books for 6 - 8 year olds
- Category 3: Books for 9 - 12 year olds
- Category 4: Books for Teenagers
- Category 5: Books for adults (fiction)
- Category 6: Books for Adults (non-fiction)
- Red Ribbon Bands
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon