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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AWAKE; ARISE, OR BE FOREVER
FALLEN: Touching memoir of
a young anorexic male.
www.amazon.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
Viking Voyager, Iceland Memoir
A lively memoir that captures
the heart and soul of Iceland
Amazon
Introvert’s Career Guide
Landing a Job to Surviving,
Thriving and Moving on Up
www.janefinkle.com
Ford the Tooting Truck Truck
Empowering book about
changing your perspective.
Amazon
TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
Book Of Greatness
A parable about unlocking
your destiny today.
Amazon
COLONY
A mist-shrouded island with
an ancient terror at its heart
www.benjamin-cross.com
Anya and her Wings
'Enchanting! A FINALIST
and highly recommended' TheWSA
www.amazon.co.uk
SEED BALLS
Simple and fun recipe
to make seed balls
Amazon
Cycles of Norse Mythology
The passion, cruelty, and
heroism of an ancient world.
www.amazon.com
THE AWAN LAKE SERIES
CANADIAN COZY MYSTERIES
set in Canada’s Lake Country
www.peterkingsmill.ca
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Luella isn’t just a superhero.
She’s Layla’s higher self...
www.bookbaby.com
The Adventures of T J...
T J’s disability is no barrier
to a happy and fulfilling life
www.amandakehoebooks.com
DRAGON BROTHERS
Dragon-winged brothers right
the wrongs of their elders.
www.amazon.com
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
Amazon
Sometimes Lovin' is Hurtful
A love song on repressed
love. Straight-gay.
www.amazon.com
THE VATICAN GAMES
Decoding the future will
be her ultimate challenge!
www.thevaticangames.com
Zuma the Dog
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THE GOA FILE
Thrilling historical novel set
in Argentina 1945 - 1982
www.goodreads.com
Just Say "$%#&! NO!"
A Book Dedicated to the
Well Intended Overextended!
Amazon
THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
www.books2read.com
The Young Testament - preteen
A kids’-eye view
of the Jesus story!
www.amazon.com
BLINK
A driver narrowly avoids
hitting a strange man…
www.amazon.co.uk
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
Hero, a Hag, and Foggle-nogger
The Race for Croggerpooey
Humorous middle grade fantasy
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The Stalking Seagulls
Battle between boy & bird with
an outcome neither anticipates
MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing
Gobbledy - a fun-filled story
2 brothers, 3 friends, and 1
little alien far from home.
www.amazon.com
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
My Dad, the Earth Warrior
A fun eco-adventure brimming
with love and crazy mishaps.
www.amazon.co.uk
As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
Amazon
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
Endless Incarnation Sorrows
A Spiritual Odyssey of
Mortal Imprints on Earth
www.amazon.com
Ekleipsis
Ordinary people battling
perverse needs and desires
books2read.com
GRAY IS THE NEW BLACK
A Memoir of Self-Acceptance
Cracking the code to happiness
www.amazon.com
Eve's Ducklings
Adorable story about a girl
wanting to befriend ducklings
www.mariamonte.com
Evolution’s Magnum Opus
Riveting, cohesive, thought-
provoking & brilliant- Gdreads
Amazon
Peter the Picky Polar Bear
What kind of polar bear
doesn’t like fish?
Amazon
CON ARTIST DATING
Win against con artists
and true love is yours.
www.amazon.com
Home Alone Harry
Children picture book showing
how to care for a family dog
Thunkies
No Deadly Medicine
A gripping debut thriller
fast paced and unputdownable!
www.amazon.co.uk
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webpage & 1 yr. promo
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THE PAX PRINCIPLES
An awesome story for teens...
life in a very different world
Amazon
BAD BITCHES AND POWER PITCHES
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
Amazon
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
Lucky by RH Webster
Mystery and romance await
Lucky on a flight to Earth.
Amazon
PETRIFIED PETE
Read along as Pete makes
an important discovery.
Amazon
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
Cognition
Is human intelligence at its
peak, or just taking off?
www.amazon.com
Hamsly, Burdance, & Dogston...
A hamster, a bird, and a
dog compete. Who will win?
Amazon
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
Practice Makes Better
Beautifully illustrated book
to foster growth mindset.
Amazon
THE MAGIC YOU DON'T SEE
Your chance to be the
vocalist in the book!
www.frontporchstorytelling.com
Fraud at Snowfields
Join Will at the White
Christmas Organisation!
www.amazon.co.uk
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
To Bury the Cloud
A journey where physical and
emotional roads intertwine
Amazon
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk