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.
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- 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 Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace