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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WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon