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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon