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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GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Lead the Competition
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Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
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by X. Ho Yen
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
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