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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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon