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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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Find easy to understand
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Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon