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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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com