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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TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman