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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Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
100% SUCCESS MINDSET
Achieve your goals and
improve personal development
Amazon
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
books2read.com
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com