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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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
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
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon