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.
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- 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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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette