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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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon