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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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon