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.
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- 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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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford