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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Thriving After Sexual Abuse
Well-written and sensitive
guidebook for a wide audience
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Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
Little Pink Kitty Christmas
Christmas wish comes true
for daughter…and dad!
Amazon
THE PAX PRINCIPLES
An awesome story for teens...
life in a very different world
Amazon
Masquerade
Personal tragedy, hardship...
AND A LOVE OF JAZZ
Amazon
The Stalking Seagulls
Battle between boy & bird with
an outcome neither anticipates
MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing
Home Alone Harry
Children picture book showing
how to care for a family dog
Thunkies
The Illustrated Hen
'A FINALIST and highly
recommended.' TWSA
Amazon
Kate the Kitty Goes Potty
Fun potty training: a rhyming
picture book for toddlers!
Amazon
Hidden Heroes of our Community
A memoir that celebrates the
value of community nursing.
Amazon
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon
An inspiring adventure
for 3 to 8 year olds.
www.amazon.com
Rising Up
Equilibrium meets Divergent.
Series about a teen empath.
Amazon
Just Say "$%#&! NO!"
A Book Dedicated to the
Well Intended Overextended!
Amazon
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Daily creative inspiration and
mindfulness tools for authors.
Amazon
F’lorna of Rodesh
Life's more than simply song &
dance. Destiny cries out!
www.amazon.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
From Under the Sun
A time travel adventure
with multi-age appeal!
Amazon
The Animals at the Zoo
A Fun & Educational Picture
Book for Kids Ages 2-5
Amazon
RANGER NADER
A boy & a magic axe fight a
demigod to save the world.
Amazon
The Book of Revelations
A woman finds self-acceptance
overcoming many challenges
Amazon
What are You Willing to Risk?
Engaging dystopian novel,
think young adult 1984.
www.amazon.com
Deficiency
"How far would you go to
keep your dreams alive?"
Amazon
Fresh as a Daisy Editing
I can help with your copy
and line editing needs.
freshasadaisyediting.com
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Boost Your Creativity,
Resilience & Passion
Amazon
BLINK
A driver narrowly avoids
hitting a strange man…
www.amazon.co.uk
Let Me Tell You Something
Human relationships
hilariously explored
Amazon
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
Music of Clara Martinelli
Our world in peril. Can
a piece of music save it?
Amazon
Tell Me You Love Me
Hollywood child stars
battle lies & corruption
Amazon
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
Weapons of Remorse
Accidental shooting shatters
three American families
Amazon
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
Kringleset Chronicles
A magical fantasy adventure,
think Christmas meets Narnia.
Amazon
Cycles of Norse Mythology
The passion, cruelty, and
heroism of an ancient world.
www.amazon.com
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
A Bike for Buster
Everything is impossible
until it happens!
A Bike For Buster
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
The Young Testament - preteen
A kids’-eye view
of the Jesus story!
www.amazon.com
Emilie by Ingrid Ramsdale
Gripping historical adventure
brimming with emotion
Ingrid Ramsdale
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
The Demonic Virtue
The tale of all tales.
The journey of Atopher.
Amazon
Blood Orphan
A cat and mouse game, seeking
revenge to reconcile the past.
Amazon
STUFF
An amusing romp through
the history of chemistry.
www.amazon.com
DRAGON BROTHERS
Dragon-winged brothers right
the wrongs of their elders.
www.amazon.com
Prof. Children’s Book Editing
1% of books win publishing
deal. Make your book stand out
www.jessebcreative.com
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
Amazon
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
GRAY IS THE NEW BLACK
A Memoir of Self-Acceptance
Cracking the code to happiness
www.amazon.com
Redefining Normal
Two Foster Kids Beat the Odds
Discovering Healing, Happiness
www.re-definingnormal.com
I AM ME
Sensitive picture book 3-7,
profit spent on child refugees
www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk
Viking Voyager, Iceland Memoir
A lively memoir that captures
the heart and soul of Iceland
Amazon
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
Book Of Greatness
A parable about unlocking
your destiny today.
Amazon
Belluna's Big Adventure...
Dance-It-Out Creative Movement
Story for Young Movers
Amazon
TARO: Legendary Hero of Japan
In the mists of Mount Fuji...
...no one can escape destiny.
Amazon
COLONY
A mist-shrouded island with
an ancient terror at its heart
www.benjamin-cross.com
THE BELLYBUTTON QUESTION
Do dinosaurs have
bellybuttons? For ages 2-5
www.damonartsnola.com
Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths
Kings were serial killers
who preyed upon nations.
Amazon
Just Say "$%#&! NO!"
A Book Dedicated to the
Well Intended Overextended!
Amazon