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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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Cinderella, A Love Story
An award winning cozy middle
grade faerie tale retelling.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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Momma Llama World
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TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon