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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon