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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FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
YouTube
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Sophia and Sinclair Get Lost!
A rabbit and a turtle get
lost in a hay maze!
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com