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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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon