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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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com