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.
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- 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 Open Book
A family memoir of adventure,
trauma, & resilience
Amazon
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
False Neutral
A story of choices made & not
made, & the collision of paths
Amazon