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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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol