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 Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon