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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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon