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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The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon