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 Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read