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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From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com