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 GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor