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 Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Zoli and Her New Apprentice
A Triceratops, a magic
apprentice & spells gone wild!
by Mrs Jane Clack
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope