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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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
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The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
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answers, top tips & more.
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon