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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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk