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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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon