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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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon