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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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett