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 Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon