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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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo