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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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
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