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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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
COUNTDOWN AMERICA
A fast-paced cyber
espionage thriller
Amazon
100% SUCCESS MINDSET
Achieve your goals and
improve personal development
Amazon
Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Planet Asperger
Around the Syndrome
in 88 Questions
books2read.com
How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE MADIGAN CHRONICLES
A magical read! Full of
witches, mermaids, and fairies
Amazon
FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
YouTube
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer
The ‘Witch of Edmonton’
overturns Jacobean London
www.jonathanvischer.com
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
Farseeker
A multi-award-winning
sci-fi fantasy adventure
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Running from Covid in our...
Paradoxical journey of losing
and finding freedom in an RV
Amazon
THE BOX
An old box, some imagination -
ready for an epic adventure?
Amazon
RAISING TAYLOR, FINDING...
SUPERWOMAN: Intimate, personal
and encouraging journey
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT
YOU WILL BE? An inspiring
gift for any hopeful youngster
Amazon
THE LUCKY DIAMOND
A Magical Fantasy Quest
for ages 8-12
Amazon
WIND
Page-flipping eco-fantasy.
A contemporary Wizard of Oz
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Hidden Heroes of our Community
A memoir that celebrates the
value of community nursing.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
Over Rainbow Bridge
An ABC Dog Adventure. For
children suffering loss of pet
Amazon
Kingdom of Trung Trung Karmo
A fast-paced adventure
for middle graders
Amazon
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
Sentinals Awaken
Epic Fantasy, ancient
magic, myth and adventure
Amazon
Pet Food Ind. is Not Telling
Develop Good Practices
For a Healthier Dog
Amazon
NIGHT GODDESS
A world on the edge.
An ancient prophecy awakening.
Amazon
Emilie by Ingrid Ramsdale
Gripping historical adventure
brimming with emotion
Ingrid Ramsdale
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
FARSEEKER
Enlightened. Enslaved. Erased.
A Sci-Fi, Fantasy epic!
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com