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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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon