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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TARO: Legendary Hero of Japan
In the mists of Mount Fuji...
...no one can escape destiny.
Amazon
Eve's Ducklings
Adorable story about a girl
wanting to befriend ducklings
www.mariamonte.com
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Luella isn’t just a superhero.
She’s Layla’s higher self...
www.bookbaby.com
The Last Roman
Some debts you cannot repay,
even if you live forever...
Amazon
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
Hettie The Talking Yeti
Action packed picture book
with hilarious twist ending
Amazon
Bad Bitches & Power Pitches
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
www.amazon.com
CITRUS by Tabitha Kumwembe
Join Captain Alexis Creed on
her quest to conquer evil!
Amazon
The Conscious Virus -
an Aedgar Wisdom novel.
Spirits shake Aboriginal doc.
Amazon
The Edible Machine Gun
Sound of a nuclear explosion
or the clink of coffee cups?
Amazon
Rising Up
Equilibrium meets Divergent.
Series about a teen empath.
Amazon
Logan the Lobster
Logan is different –
will anyone play with him?
Gloria Barnett
The Opium Lord's Daughter
First Opium War told through
Chinese and English views
robertwangauthor.com
Nik Coppin's Comedy World
Stand-up comedy stories
don't get much funnier!
Amazon
MURDER ON CAYE ISLE
'A cleverly plotted thriller,
lots of sexy romance' WSA
Amazon
Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
The White Hand
A Story of Forbidden Love,
Betrayal, and Murder.
www.amazon.com
Practice Makes Better
Beautifully illustrated book
to foster growth mindset.
Amazon
Weapons of Remorse
Accidental shooting shatters
three American families
Amazon
Monologues for Kids & Tweens 2
"Clean, gender-neutral, family
-friendly scripts for youth."
Amazon
THE LUCKY DIAMOND
A Magical Fantasy Quest
for ages 8-12
Amazon
WIND
Middle-grade fantasy with
a visionary ecological twist.
www.ellendeedavidson.com
PROPHECY OF LOVE
Love, it isn't what
you think it is
Amazon
From Under the Sun
A time travel adventure
with multi-age appeal!
Amazon
No Deadly Medicine
A gripping debut thriller
fast paced and unputdownable!
www.amazon.co.uk
Oh Daddy Chronicles
Laugh at Trump...Then
laugh some more...Repeat.
Amazon
BELIEVE
An exciting, fantasy adventure
for all the family!’
Amazon
A God-Centered View of Salvati
The vital importance of
putting God first in salvation
Amazon
The Shadow of the Tudor Rose
Time-travel adventure with
3 children and a talking cat
Amazon
The Vulture Island, Book 1
Young boy faces an amazing
vulture and dangerous ventures
www.etsy.com
Fraud at Snowfields
Join Will at the White
Christmas Organisation!
www.amazon.co.uk
Cycles of Norse Mythology
The passion, cruelty, and
heroism of an ancient world.
www.amazon.com
Let Me Tell You Something
Human relationships
hilariously explored
Amazon
Gobbledy - a fun-filled story
2 brothers, 3 friends, and 1
little alien far from home.
www.amazon.com
Eye of the Turtle
Thrilling adventure with
environmental theme (8+)
Gloria Barnett
The Keepers of Jo’Hanna
Finding courage in a society
overthrown by tyranny
Amazon
Running From Hippos
A memoir of trauma and
depression and recovery
Amazon
The Assassin of Malcoze
An assassin’s plot will
change the kingdom forever
Amazon
Billy the Brave
Multi-award winning comics
powered by healthy eating.
Amazon
HomoAmerican – Secret Society
Unflinching portrait turbulent
times before & after Stonewall
www.amazon.com
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
Einstein in the Attic
A search for truth by
those that transcend time.
Barnes and Noble
Captivity (Faction War #1)
"A superb work of
graphic dystopian fiction.”
books2read.com
The Demonic Virtue
The tale of all tales.
The journey of Atopher.
Amazon
Blood Orphan
A cat and mouse game, seeking
revenge to reconcile the past.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
A novel this original is
1 in 6 million - Quill & Quire
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
The Price of Efficiency
and Success,
Amazon
FARSEEKER
Enlightened. Enslaved. Erased.
A Sci-Fi, Fantasy epic!
Amazon
NIGHT GODDESS
A world on the edge.
An ancient prophecy awakening.
Amazon
Ford the Tooting Truck Truck
Empowering book about
changing your perspective.
Amazon
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
Book Of Greatness
A parable about unlocking
your destiny today.
Amazon
Yes and Pigs Might Fly
'Genuinely insightful'
FINALIST in the WSBA
www.amazon.co.uk
TARO: Legendary Hero of Japan
In the mists of Mount Fuji...
...no one can escape destiny.
Amazon
The World Against Her Skin
"A rousing portrait of a
brave, imperfect woman."
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
The Price of Efficiency
and Success,
Amazon
Yes and Pigs Might Fly
'Genuinely insightful'
FINALIST in the WSBA
www.amazon.co.uk