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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WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes