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.
Jump straight to:
- 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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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
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
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor