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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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon