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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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon