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 Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon