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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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor