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 War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon