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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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt