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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Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon