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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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon