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.
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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)
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TAILS, Finalist 9-12 yrs
'A magical story that
children will love.'
www.amazon.com
REGAINING LIFE'S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
THE LOVE THAT DARE NOT SPEAK
ITS NAME - exhaustive approach
to queer issues is commendable
www.amazon.com
BROKEN SEA
A dramatic love story set
in the troubled days of 1968
www.local-legend.co.uk
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BEST CLUB EVER!
www.alexhallatt.com
Two Spoons of Bitter
A story of love,
betrayal and redemption
http://www.sonjamongar
HOLLY's HURRICANE
A fantastical ode to New
York City’s past and future.
www.amazon.com
Sons of the Sphinx
If they fail, she could die
over 3300 years from home.
www.amazon.com
LEA CROFT
WHO KILLED HERBERT GRANT?
A multilayered mystery
www.amazon.co.uk
One Little Black Nose
A boy, his dog and a sweet
adventure that kids will love!
www.amazon.co.uk
DIAMONDS AT DUSK
A YA cowgirl adventure
from southwest New Mexico.
progressiverisingphoenix.com
Djabali’s Journey
A kid’s storybook about
courage and friendship.
www.bicadeideias.com
INDIE BOOK SOURCE
Web page + entire year of
social media exposure:
www.carternovels.com
Story Behind Writing a Mystery
Read a great mystery with
author notes and how-to
www.amazon.com
Lucy Finds a Home
An adorable, sweet book
that children will love!
www.amazon.com
FIND OURSELVES IN VENICE,
FLORENCE, ROME and BARCELONA
A travel memoir of adventure
www.amazon.com
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
Is Dara the Savior of a
World Built to Break Her?
www.amazon.com
LOST IN THE QUAGMIRE
A Merlin mystery. 'Fascinating
and eminently readable novel'
www.encirclepub.com
HEIR OF RA
An award-winning adventure
through history and time!
www.amazon.com
THE DRY by Rebecca Nolen
This book is a feast
for the senses.
www.amazon.com
DIAMONDS AT DAWN
A thrilling sequel full of
mystery and romance.
progressiverisingphoenix.com
DON’T COME CRYING HOME
Frank compelling autobiography
brought tears to my eyes.
www.abig-read.com
Common '?' Children Ask About
Puberty: Insights from a
health education expert
www.lorireichel.com/book/books
TAILS (Silver Wishes Bk 1)
Heart-stopping,
tail-dropping adventure.
www.amazon.com
Discussion of a Decent Dream
When darkness crept
into the Yorkshire Dales.
www.amazon.com
A BIOGRAPHY OF STORY
The power of stories, a global
history of storytelling
www.bookdepository.com
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
THE POLYGAMIST William Irvine
Five Stars
‘prose as taut as skin’ Kirkus
www.amazon.com
Killer in the Retroscape
A superbly-constructed future
world – WSA Review
Amazon
Life After the Undead
"A fun read in the world
of zombie fiction."
www.amazon.com
FINDING MIRANDA
"Amazing story!" "Perfect
ending!" "Make a sequel"
www.amazon.com
RECKLESS OBSESSION
'Twists and turns
fill every page' WSA
www.daihenley.co.uk
London for Immigrant Suckers
The decline and breakup
of Yugoslavia
www.amazon.com
Horrifically Half-Baked Ham
A TRILOGY Zombies and vampires
and witches, oh my!
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THERE'S A BIZER IN MY BATHTUB
Interactions among nature's
bugs, flyers AND crawlers.
www.amazon.com
OutRAGEous
A funny fictional tale
of a charismatic character
www.amazon.com
PUBLISH AND PRINT
A professional self publishing
service from a UK company
www.publishandprint.co.uk
The Conquistador's Horse
One boy, one horse,
one destiny.
www.troubador.co.uk/
RED ROSES
Richard III for a 21st
century audience. Fun read!
www.amazon.co.uk
SERENDIPITY MYSTERY
No jungle can tame this
cat’s sense of adventure.
www.incabookseries.com
CATNIP
Cats, catastrophes and murder!
A cosy mystery with claws.
www.amazon.co.uk
The Staten Island Butcher
A priest & an alcoholic
team up to catch a killer!
www.amazon.com
THE THIRSTY CROW...
Tales of WISDOM for toddlers,
Simple text, Vivid images!
www.amazon.com
Dust: Before and After
A new kind of
superhero is born.
www.sesmithfl.com
White Plains
"The plot moves at a
breathtaking pace"
www.amazon.co.uk
THE LEARNING PROJECT
Become fully human.
Welcome your rites of passage.
www.mindstrengthbalance.com
THE NAMESAKE: Truth is Freedom
When faith turns to violence,
two women are changed forever
www.amazon.co.uk
WRITING COMPETITIONS
Poetry, flash & short story
up to 8k words. Top prize £200
www.earlyworkspress.co.uk
The Frog Who Was Blue
A witty, charming tale
for a very worthy cause
www.troubador.co.uk
HENRY (A Gold Medal Winner)
Incredible true story of WWII
w/orig photos & docs
www.amazon.com
TRUTH AND REVENGE
Secrecy and revenge...
and a shameful family secret
www.amazon.co.uk
Space Cop Zack
PROTECTOR OF THE GALAXY
“Fantastically fun!” WSA
www.donwinn.com
BEWITCHER
'Potent. Gripping.
A Jaw-Dropping Shocker'
www.amazon.com
My Aunt Manya
Based on the true story.
’A heart-warming novel.’
www.josepatterson.com
Accepting My Gay Self
Funny, tear jerker, honest,
authentic, thought provoking
www.amazon.com
The Adventures of Fawn Book 1
"Should be made into a film"
"A great read for any age"
www.amazon.com
Shattered Lies
“Poignant tale of bigotry,
deceit, and betrayal.”
www.sjfranciswriter.com
Word of the Week: Volume one
A wry examination of the
words we think we know.
www.balancemedia.co.uk
Twelve: A Date with Obsession
A gripping psychological
thriller from Alan Reynolds
www.amazon.co.uk