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 FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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