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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LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Kingdom of Trung Trung Karmo
A fast-paced adventure
for middle graders
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
PLAYING SOLDIER
An unflinching tale of
nourishing self-acceptance.
Amazon
Danny Chaucer's Flying Saucer
An exciting sci-fi adventure
series for kids!
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Cutter Kauai Sea Adventures
A Special Ops patrol boat’s
Caribbean adventures.
Edward M. Hochsmann
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
ZAPINETTE’S FRENCH HEROINES
Famous French women get a
second chance to do good!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Putney Hicks Inventor
Can Putney Hicks engineer
a way out of trouble?
Amazon
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
books2read.com
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
bookshop.org
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon