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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Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon