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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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon