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.
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- 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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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon