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:
Sponsored Ads
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon