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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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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