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 PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
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Metaworx
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon