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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CLEAR-CUTS
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Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
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