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.
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- 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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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon