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 Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon