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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Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
A Wild Ride
A magical horse, a daring
cowgirl, a wild rodeo mystery!
by Niki Danforth
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon