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 DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon