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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Absence by J.B. Forsyth
’Superbly plotted fantasy.’
FINALIST WISHING SHELF AWARDS
www.amazon.co.uk
99 Ways to Rid Yourself of
Toxic Relationships
A RED RIBBON WINNER!
www.aranonpublishing.com
CHILDREN OF EARTH AND STAR
"Magnificently illustrated
love story" * "Very sweet"
www.amazon.com
Discussion of a Decent Dream
When darkness crept
into the Yorkshire Dales.
www.amazon.com
WRITING COMPETITIONS
Poetry, flash & short story
up to 8k words. Top prize £200
www.earlyworkspress.co.uk
Sons of the Sphinx
If they fail, she could die
over 3300 years from home.
www.amazon.com
PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGN
Low-cost, high-quality
graphic design for authors!
basilebacorn.myportfolio.com
Looking Glass Friends
3 times award winner!
Poetic love story.
www.amazon.co.uk
Idi & The Oracle’s Quest
Magic and adventure
in this YA fantasy.
www.amazon.co.uk
Horrifically Half-Baked Ham
A TRILOGY Zombies and vampires
and witches, oh my!
www.squareup.com
The Adventures of Fawn Book 1
"Should be made into a film"
"A great read for any age"
www.amazon.com
BEWITCHER
'Potent. Gripping.
A Jaw-Dropping Shocker'
www.amazon.com
DIARY OF A SNOOPY CAT
From the award-winning author
R F KRISTI
www.incabookseries.com
Story Behind Writing a Mystery
Read a great mystery with
author notes and how-to
www.amazon.com
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
Is Dara the Savior of a
World Built to Break Her?
www.amazon.com
The Springer Spaniel Mysteries
“For comic canine mystery
lovers!” - Midwest Book Review
www.amazon.com
Curses of Scale
A curse. A fairy. A dragon.
And a girl's journey.
www.amazon.co.uk
The Conquistador's Horse
One boy, one horse,
one destiny.
www.troubador.co.uk/
Fairy Dust, Bedtime Tale #1.
A Finalist (6-8 yrs)
and Highly Recommended.
www.amazon.com
YOUR FRIENDLY MBS PUBLISHER
An ethical, not-for-profit,
prize-winning company!
www.local-legend.co.uk
International Crime Series
One girl one object -
take on the criminal cartels
www.keithhoare.com
SERENDIPITY MYSTERY
No jungle can tame this
cat’s sense of adventure.
www.incabookseries.com
Uncle Matty Matt’s Bistro
Uncle Matty and the Piggies
cook up a delicious surprise.
www.amazon.com
Tales of Mr. Snuggywhiskers
“Cozy” Gold Medal Series,
“timeless adventure”
www.amazon.co.uk
GORGEOUS GEORGE AND HIS
STUPID STINK STORIES ’Funnyer
than David Walyums’ Boy, 6
www.amazon.co.uk
ABSENCE, Whispers and Shadow
’A superbly plotted fantasy.’
An epic paranormal fantasy.
www.amazon.com
DON’T COME CRYING HOME
Frank compelling autobiography
brought tears to my eyes.
www.abig-read.com
Space Cop Zack
PROTECTOR OF THE GALAXY
“Fantastically fun!” WSA
www.donwinn.com
My Aunt Manya
Based on the true story.
’A heart-warming novel.’
www.josepatterson.com
Lucy Finds a Home
An adorable, sweet book
that children will love!
www.amazon.com
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN
A disabled boy works wonders.
"Awe inspiring" by critics.
www.amazon.com
Life After the Undead
"A fun read in the world
of zombie fiction."
www.amazon.com
LAUREL
Poems of love, loss
and lovers’ rivalries.
www.amazon.co.uk
Ninja Spy Cats by R.F. Kristi
★★★★★ Love it! Absolutely
adored this book! (AMAZON)
www.amazon.com
THE POLYGAMIST William Irvine
Five Stars
‘prose as taut as skin’ Kirkus
www.amazon.com
CHIME
Boston 2062. Two technicians
make a discovery…
www.amazon.co.uk
The Candy Judge
**** ’Fun, educational...
beautifully illustrated...’
www.amazon.com
London for Immigrant Suckers
The decline and breakup
of Yugoslavia
www.amazon.com
Moving Beyond Unspoken Grief
Winner Eric Hoffer Award
"A candid and poignant memoir"
www.drsarahlnyy.com.au
Secrets of the Home Wood
THE SACRIFICE, Julie Whitley
5-Star Award Winning Fantasy
www.amazon.com
THE 9TH HOUR, The Detective
Temeke Crime Series, BK 1
"Wonderfully satisfying novel"
www.amazon.com
FINDING MIRANDA
"Amazing story!" "Perfect
ending!" "Make a sequel"
www.amazon.com
WONDERFUL HAIR
Bumpa and the Piggies dancing
their way into your hearts.
www.amazon.com
TAILS (Silver Wishes Bk 1)
Heart-stopping,
tail-dropping adventure.
www.amazon.com
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
By Dr Henry Disney. An unusual
life of a scientist and a poet
www.austinmacauley.com
Ship Rats
Set sail for thrills & danger!
(for kids 7 - 10)
www.amazon.co.uk
Entrada Publishing
Offering beta reading,
editing and editorial reviews.
www.entradapublishing.com
BROKEN SEA
A dramatic love story set
in the troubled days of 1968
www.local-legend.co.uk
THE SILENT PARTNER
AND OTHER STORIES OF TRUTH
"An absolute must-read"
www.troubador.co.uk
THE DRY by Rebecca Nolen
This book is a feast
for the senses.
www.amazon.com
Cruising the Mediterranean
Take the trip of a lifetime
with this Gold Medal winner
www.amazon.com
The Fussy Librarian
Market your book to
118,000 subscribers!
www.thefussylibrarian.com
RECKLESS OBSESSION
'Twists and turns
fill every page' WSA
www.daihenley.co.uk
Shattered Lies
“Poignant tale of bigotry,
deceit, and betrayal.”
www.sjfranciswriter.com
The Whispering Wind
by Lexa Dudley
Two lovers, one heart breakin
www.lexadudleywriter.co.uk
CLASSICS
Encouraging kids to read them.
"Totally Unputdownable"
www.amazon.com
YOUR FRIENDLY MBS PUBLISHER
An ethical, not-for-profit,
prize-winning company!
www.local-legend.co.uk
Life After the Undead
"A fun read in the world
of zombie fiction."
www.amazon.com
DIARY OF A SNOOPY CAT
From the award-winning author
R F KRISTI
www.incabookseries.com