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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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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