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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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon