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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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon