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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Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
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Metaworx
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon