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 Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon