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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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon