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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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
RED CHAIR PRESS
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
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answers, top tips & more.
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THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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