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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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon