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 Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford