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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Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
books2read.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
books2read.com
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer
The ‘Witch of Edmonton’
overturns Jacobean London
www.jonathanvischer.com
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon