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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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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