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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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon