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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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader