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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Karin Adams
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
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Metaworx
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon