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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon