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 Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon