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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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon