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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TAILS, Finalist 9-12 yrs
'A magical story that
children will love.'
www.amazon.com
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
Letters from the Dead
Killer seeks revenge
for his daughter's suicide
www.georgerhopkins.com
Making a Mystery:Annie Tillery
Author/Educator, Linda Frank,
the story behind the story
www.amazon.com
Chermpf by W. S. Russell lll
An exciting adventure with
Gracie and the Cats of Nova!
www.borderstationpress.com
BLINK
A driver narrowly avoids
hitting a strange man…
www.amazon.co.uk
Blessed Assurance
‘A gripping, character-led
story…highly recommended.’
www.amazon.com
THE LEARNING PROJECT
Become fully human.
Welcome your rites of passage.
www.mindstrengthbalance.com
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
Pull A Funny Face
Promoting inclusion however
'different' someone seems.
www.amazon.co.uk
FIND OURSELVES IN VENICE,
FLORENCE, ROME and BARCELONA
A travel memoir of adventure
www.amazon.com
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
STUFF
An amusing romp through
the history of chemistry.
www.amazon.com
Billy Blacksmith: Demonslayer
Teenagers vs demonic,
sword-wielding spiders
www.amazon.com
The Moon Pigeon
It's one small hop
for pigeonkind!
www.amazon.co.uk
The Vital Secrets Series
Enjoy good suspense?
Enjoy this thrilling series!
www.amazon.com
Zuma the Dog
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merchandise here.
www.zumathedog.com
SECRETS AND SPIES
Life-affirming, Scottish,
WW2, Boys' adventure.
www.amazon.com
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
Penitentiary Tales: Love Story
Privileged young white man
sent to harrowing State Prison
www.amazon.com
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
Kindness, Kale & Kettlebells
A journey to self-awareness
Amazon bestseller Bio Soc Act
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TRUTH AND REVENGE
Secrecy and revenge...
and a shameful family secret
www.amazon.co.uk
Famously Dead
Gambling-themed action
thriller with a twist
www.amazon.co.uk
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
Common '?' Children Ask About
Puberty: Insights from a
health education expert
www.lorireichel.com/book/books
THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
www.books2read.com
AWAKE; ARISE, OR BE FOREVER
FALLEN: Touching memoir of
a young anorexic male.
www.amazon.com
Deliverance Mary Fields
True American saga. Grit
pioneers freedom. Oprah Pick
www.amazon.com
DIAMONDS AT DAWN
A thrilling sequel full of
mystery and romance.
progressiverisingphoenix.com
Dragonfly Surprise
Heroine with Special Needs.
Inspiring Magical Treasure!
www.DragonflySurprise.com
HENRY (A Gold Medal Winner)
Incredible true story of WWII
w/orig photos & docs
www.amazon.com
The Battle of Trafalgar Square
Told from the pigeon
side of the conflict!
www.amazon.co.uk
Zuma the Dog
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merchandise here.
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Blue Falcon Publishing
Children’s publishing
outside the box.
www.bluefalconpublishing.co.uk
Sometimes Lovin' is Hurtful
A love song on repressed
love. Straight-gay.
www.amazon.com
Cognition
Is human intelligence at its
peak, or just taking off?
www.amazon.com
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
Memories of a Lost Thesaurus
Words: Power games, blame
games - predator or prey?
www.amazon.co.uk
THE PELICAN
'Emotional, sensitive and
deeply moving' Amazon
www.mnaidoo.com
CHILDREN OF THE KNIGHT
King Arthur uses kids to
create a modern Camelot
www.amazon.com
MISFORTUNE ANNIE
An 1880s cowgirl tougher
than Calamity Jane!
www.amazon.co.uk
Detour Man
Bodybuilders + terrorists =
an explosive mystery
www.books2read.com
THE REINDEER CAPER
A missing reindeer, a
murdered elf and Santa in jail
www.amazon.co.uk
Jack and the Lean Stalk
A spooky midnight meeting!
Will Jack make friend or foe?
www.amazon.com
Red Falcon Publishing
Affordable, quality
self-publishing.
www.redfalconpublishing.co.uk
The Moon Pigeon
NASA report on 'MOON PIGEONS'
Discover the truth!
www.amazon.com
COUNTERACT
A must-read YA thriller series
about a totalitarian America.
www.amazon.com
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
JUST FINISH!
“Inspirational, motivational
& captivating” New Runner
www.payhip.com
THE CAT DETECTIVES IN RUSSIA
Pack your suitcase for a
four-legged mystery series
www.amazon.co.uk
METAL BONES
Star Wars meets Boondocks
Saints in Metal Bones.
www.amazon.com
Word of the Week: Volume one
A wry examination of the
words we think we know.
www.balancemedia.co.uk
CAT DETECTIVES!
Can a cat detective bring
harmony to a family divided?
www.amazon.com
MY COMMUNITY
Celebrate diversity -
Come meet our community!
www.mcp-store.com
BLINK
A driver narrowly avoids
hitting a strange man…
www.amazon.co.uk
Accepting My Gay Self
Funny, tear jerker, honest,
authentic, thought provoking
www.amazon.com
Red Falcon Publishing
Affordable, quality
self-publishing.
www.redfalconpublishing.co.uk