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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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon