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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MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon