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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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com