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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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon