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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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
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
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor