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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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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