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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon