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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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
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
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon