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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DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
bookshop.org
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
www.benjamingrose.co.uk
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
fantasy. GOLD medal winner!
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon