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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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules