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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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
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ReadHowYouWant
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams