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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THE FOREVER KID
Loss, love and remembrance
that will move hearts
www.bigskypublishing.com.au
Tupelo Honey
Gritty, superbly written. Full
of unforgettable characters.
www.amazon.com
Endless Incarnation Sorrows
A Spiritual Odyssey of
Mortal Imprints on Earth
www.amazon.com
Blessed Assurance
‘A gripping, character-led
story…highly recommended.’
www.amazon.com
Were You Born for Such a Time?
A "must read" for every teen
and all who know a teen!
www.carolynhayes.net
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Daily creative inspiration and
mindfulness tools for authors.
Amazon
Memories of a Lost Thesaurus
Words: Power games, blame
games - predator or prey?
www.amazon.co.uk
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
The Melody of Three
1815. And the fate of worlds
is in Rein's hands.
www.amazon.com
I AM ME
Sensitive picture book 3-7,
profit spent on child refugees
www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Bon voyage - take the journey,
explore those self-discoveries
www.amazon.com
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
Inconvenient Memories
An intimate account of a
modern Chinese social tragedy
www.amazon.com
PROFESSOR PARRO...
Good & bad choices result
in mystery & adventure.
www.amazon.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
The Number Story 1 & 2
Finally, an award-winning way
to learn numbers. It works!
www.amazon.com
DRAGON BROTHERS
Dragon-winged brothers right
the wrongs of their elders.
www.amazon.com
Two Spoons of Bitter
A story of love,
betrayal and redemption
http://www.sonjamongar
Where I Belong
When the past is forgotten,
the future can change
www.amazon.co.uk
SECRETS AND SPIES
Life-affirming, Scottish,
WW2, Boys' adventure.
www.amazon.com
INDIE BOOK SOURCE
Support & promotion incl.
webpage & 1 yr. promo
www.indiebooksource.com
Blood and Water
Not every dragon
is born equal
www.amazon.co.uk
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
Pull A Funny Face
Promoting inclusion however
'different' someone seems.
www.amazon.co.uk
Sagas and Sea Smoke
Uncover this murder mystery
from Canadian history
www.susannicol.com
Detour Man
Bodybuilders + terrorists =
an explosive mystery
www.books2read.com
COUNTERACT
A must-read YA thriller series
about a totalitarian America.
www.amazon.com
F’lorna of Rodesh
Life's more than simply song &
dance. Destiny cries out!
www.amazon.com
TRUTH AND REVENGE
Secrecy and revenge...
and a shameful family secret
www.amazon.co.uk
LOST IN THE QUAGMIRE
A Merlin mystery. 'Fascinating
and eminently readable novel'
www.encirclepub.com
Zuma the Dog
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merchandise here.
www.zumathedog.com
TAILS, Finalist 9-12 yrs
'A magical story that
children will love.'
www.amazon.com
Making a Mystery:Annie Tillery
Author/Educator, Linda Frank,
the story behind the story
www.amazon.com
Dust: Before and After
A new kind of
superhero is born.
www.sesmithfl.com
Entrada Publishing
Offering beta reading,
editing and editorial reviews.
www.entradapublishing.com
PARANORMAL THRILLER
Supernatural powers, ghosts,
& a kickass female heroine
www.amazon.com
REGAINING LIFE'S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
Inconvenient Memories
An intimate account of a
modern Chinese social tragedy
www.amazon.com
CHILDREN OF THE KNIGHT
King Arthur uses kids to
create a modern Camelot
www.amazon.com
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
SUBMIT HORROR
14 tales - new and renewed -
of imminent terror!
www.amazon.co.uk
OutRAGEous
A funny fictional tale
of a charismatic character
www.amazon.com
Billy Blacksmith: Demonslayer
Teenagers vs demonic,
sword-wielding spiders
www.amazon.com
THE LEARNING PROJECT
Become fully human.
Welcome your rites of passage.
www.mindstrengthbalance.com
The Vital Secrets Series
Enjoy good suspense?
Enjoy this thrilling series!
www.amazon.com
THE ILLUSTRATED HEN
'Imaginative, often surreal...
written with flamboyance.' WSA
www.amazon.com
MY COMMUNITY
Celebrate diversity -
Come meet our community!
www.mcp-store.com
THE PELICAN
'Emotional, sensitive and
deeply moving' Amazon
www.mnaidoo.com
Red Falcon Publishing
Affordable, quality
self-publishing.
www.redfalconpublishing.co.uk
Sometimes Lovin' is Hurtful
A love song on repressed
love. Straight-gay.
www.amazon.com
WHERE ACORNS LANDED
For those who believe in
faeries, angels or ghosts
www.amazon.co.uk
FAB (Friends Against Bullying)
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BEST CLUB EVER!
www.alexhallatt.com
THE LOST VALOR OF LOVE
Escape to a world of kings,
gods, war, and forbidden love.
www.amazon.com
THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
www.books2read.com
DRAGON BROTHERS
Dragon-winged brothers right
the wrongs of their elders.
www.amazon.com
Dinner on the Doorstep
A beautiful story of hope
and celebration of community.
www.elizabethmarycummings.com
Word of the Week: Volume one
A wry examination of the
words we think we know.
www.balancemedia.co.uk