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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Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service