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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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
A Wild Ride
A magical horse, a daring
cowgirl, a wild rodeo mystery!
by Niki Danforth
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
LEARN NUMBERS 0-10
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Cinderella, A Love Story
An award winning cozy middle
grade faerie tale retelling.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon