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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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
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THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
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Momma Llama World
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
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Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
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Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
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The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
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PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
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Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
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Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
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IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
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Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
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Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
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7 Days to Spark, Boost
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