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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Cycles of Norse Mythology
The passion, cruelty, and
heroism of an ancient world.
www.amazon.com
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May’s Boys
Peace will take her boy
if their plan fails
Amazon
THE GOA FILE
Thrilling historical novel set
in Argentina 1945 - 1982
www.goodreads.com
HomoAmerican – Secret Society
Unflinching portrait turbulent
times before & after Stonewall
www.amazon.com
Yes and Pigs Might Fly
'Genuinely insightful'
FINALIST in the WSBA
www.amazon.co.uk
Prof. Children’s Book Editing
1% of books win publishing
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www.jessebcreative.com
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On Traigh Lar Beach
13 items on a beach; 13
stories of how they got there
Amazon
Inconvenient Memories
An intimate account of a
modern Chinese social tragedy
www.amazon.com
The Moon Pigeon
It's one small hop
for pigeonkind!
www.amazon.co.uk
Blood and Water
Not every dragon
is born equal
www.amazon.co.uk
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
In a World of Despair,
HOPE
www.amazon.com
Blue Falcon Publishing
Children’s publishing
outside the box.
www.bluefalconpublishing.co.uk
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
Sven and the Purse of Silver
An exciting Viking story
for 5 to 8 year-olds
Amazon
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
www.amazon.com
Ekleipsis
Ordinary people battling
perverse needs and desires
books2read.com
Uncle Greg's Treasure [Novel]
Around the World
in 51 Riddles
books2read.com
Fascinating Family Facts
Educational and Entertaining.
Audiobook + Kindle + Paperback
www.amazon.com
Hero, a Hag, and Foggle-nogger
The Race for Croggerpooey
Humorous middle grade fantasy
store.bookbaby.com
Veilfall
A sword and sorcery
love story!
Amazon
Home Alone Harry
Children picture book showing
how to care for a family dog
Thunkies
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
RANGER NADER
A boy & a magic axe fight a
demigod to save the world.
Amazon
JUST FINISH!
“Inspirational, motivational
& captivating” New Runner
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BLINK
A driver narrowly avoids
hitting a strange man…
www.amazon.co.uk
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
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ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
The Vital Secrets Series
Enjoy good suspense?
Enjoy this thrilling series!
www.amazon.com
As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
Amazon
MISFORTUNE ANNIE
An 1880s cowgirl tougher
than Calamity Jane!
www.amazon.co.uk
Letters from the Dead
Killer seeks revenge
for his daughter's suicide
www.georgerhopkins.com
Zuma the Dog
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What are You Willing to Risk?
Engaging dystopian novel,
think young adult 1984.
www.amazon.com
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
THE LOST VALOR OF LOVE
Escape to a world of kings,
gods, war, and forbidden love.
www.amazon.com
How Dare the Birds Sing
Secrets, love, hatred and
unthinkable quirks of fate.
www.amazon.com
THE PINK DOOR
A sensitive caregiver's
roadmap for the last days
www.suziedaggett.com
The Mithras Conspiracy
Corpse of a Vatican scholar
floating in the Tiber!
www.mjpolelle.com
THE AWAN LAKE SERIES
CANADIAN COZY MYSTERIES
set in Canada’s Lake Country
www.peterkingsmill.ca
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
Tupelo Honey
Gritty, superbly written. Full
of unforgettable characters.
www.amazon.com
CON ARTIST DATING
Win against con artists
and true love is yours.
www.amazon.com
Bad Bitches & Power Pitches
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
www.amazon.com
Music of Clara Martinelli
Our world in peril. Can
a piece of music save it?
Amazon
Unholy Retribution
Someone's decapitating
Muslims to frame a priest
www.georgerhopkins.com
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
I AM ME
Sensitive picture book 3-7,
profit spent on child refugees
www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk
THE DISAPPEARING DIRECTOR
A mystery with intrigue,
romance, and ghostly aura
www.amazon.com
THE BELLYBUTTON QUESTION
Do dinosaurs have
bellybuttons? For ages 2-5
www.damonartsnola.com
SECRETS AND SPIES
Life-affirming, Scottish,
WW2, Boys' adventure.
www.amazon.com
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secret
Crime-fighting teens meet
ancient Egyptian intrigue!
Amazon
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Music of Clara Martinelli
Our world in peril. Can
a piece of music save it?
Amazon
THE ILLUSTRATED HEN
'Imaginative, often surreal...
written with flamboyance.' WSA
www.amazon.com