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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The Staten Island Butcher
A priest & an alcoholic
team up to catch a killer!
www.amazon.com
DIAMONDS AT DAWN
A thrilling sequel full of
mystery and romance.
progressiverisingphoenix.com
Yes and Pigs Might Fly
'Genuinely insightful'
FINALIST in the WSBA
www.amazon.co.uk
The Frog Who Was Blue
A charity book that is
helping children in Africa.
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
THERE'S A BIZER IN MY BATHTUB
Interactions among nature's
bugs, flyers AND crawlers.
www.amazon.com
THE REINDEER CAPER
A missing reindeer, a
murdered elf and Santa in jail
www.amazon.co.uk
THE GOA FILE
Thrilling historical novel set
in Argentina 1945 - 1982
www.goodreads.com
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
Gobbledy - a fun-filled story
2 brothers, 3 friends, and 1
little alien far from home.
www.amazon.com
Dust: Before and After
A new kind of
superhero is born.
www.sesmithfl.com
Formatting and Cover Design
Let me turn your manuscript
into something exceptional!
www.jschlenker.com
The Moon Pigeon
NASA report on 'MOON PIGEONS'
Discover the truth!
www.amazon.com
Passionate Travellers
Around the World on 21
Incredible Journeys in History
www.amazon.co.uk
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
Tupelo Honey
Gritty, superbly written. Full
of unforgettable characters.
www.amazon.com
Endless Incarnation Sorrows
A Spiritual Odyssey of
Mortal Imprints on Earth
www.amazon.com
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
www.amazon.com
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
Penitentiary Tales: Love Story
Privileged young white man
sent to harrowing State Prison
www.amazon.com
Detour Man
Bodybuilders + terrorists =
an explosive mystery
www.books2read.com
OutRAGEous
A funny fictional tale
of a charismatic character
www.amazon.com
Cognition
Is human intelligence at its
peak, or just taking off?
www.amazon.com
RANGER NADER
A boy & a magic axe fight a
demigod to save the world.
Amazon
MY COMMUNITY
Celebrate diversity -
Come meet our community!
www.mcp-store.com
JUST FINISH!
“Inspirational, motivational
& captivating” New Runner
www.payhip.com
GRAY IS THE NEW BLACK
A Memoir of Self-Acceptance
Cracking the code to happiness
www.amazon.com
TAILS, Finalist 9-12 yrs
'A magical story that
children will love.'
www.amazon.com
THE ILLUSTRATED HEN
'Imaginative, often surreal...
written with flamboyance.' WSA
www.amazon.com
Zuma the Dog
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merchandise here.
www.zumathedog.com
Twelve: A Date with Obsession
A gripping psychological
thriller from Alan Reynolds
www.amazon.co.uk
Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
ICE QUEEN
YA romance about the dangers
of sexting & cyberbullying.
www.amazon.com
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
In a World of Despair,
HOPE
www.amazon.com
Mighty Mary
Incredible story of Mary,
the elephant hanged for murder
www.amazon.com
THE DISAPPEARING DIRECTOR
A mystery with intrigue,
romance, and ghostly aura
www.amazon.com
THE LEARNING PROJECT
Become fully human.
Welcome your rites of passage.
www.mindstrengthbalance.com
LEA CROFT
WHO KILLED HERBERT GRANT?
A multilayered mystery
www.amazon.co.uk
A BIOGRAPHY OF STORY
The power of stories, a global
history of storytelling
www.bookdepository.com
Anya and her Wings
'Enchanting! A FINALIST
and highly recommended' TheWSA
www.amazon.co.uk
THE NAMESAKE: Truth is Freedom
When faith turns to violence,
two women are changed forever
www.amazon.co.uk
FAB (Friends Against Bullying)
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BEST CLUB EVER!
www.alexhallatt.com
Blood and Water
Not every dragon
is born equal
www.amazon.co.uk
SUBMIT HORROR
14 tales - new and renewed -
of imminent terror!
www.amazon.co.uk
The Fridge Drawings
Money laundering puts
relationships into meltdown.
www.amazon.com
Prof. Children’s Book Editing
1% of books win publishing
deal. Make your book stand out
www.jessebcreative.com
MISFORTUNE ANNIE
An 1880s cowgirl tougher
than Calamity Jane!
www.amazon.co.uk
The Vital Secrets Series
Enjoy good suspense?
Enjoy this thrilling series!
www.amazon.com
IMAGINE THAT
WINNER/GOLD MEDAL
Children's Books Ages 6-8
www.amazon.com
LOST IN THE QUAGMIRE
A Merlin mystery. 'Fascinating
and eminently readable novel'
www.encirclepub.com
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon
An inspiring adventure
for 3 to 8 year olds.
www.amazon.com
THE FOREVER KID
Loss, love and remembrance
that will move hearts
www.bigskypublishing.com.au
How Much Big Is the Sky
A memoir of a mother's love
and unfathomable loss.
Amazon
TWS loved Cooperative Lives
Written with a gold-tipped pen
A literary work of art.
www.twoskates.com
THE AWAN LAKE SERIES
CANADIAN COZY MYSTERIES
set in Canada’s Lake Country
www.peterkingsmill.ca
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
THE LOST VALOR OF LOVE
Escape to a world of kings,
gods, war, and forbidden love.
www.amazon.com