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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Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Sophia and Sinclair Get Lost!
A rabbit and a turtle get
lost in a hay maze!
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
books2read.com
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 2
Follow Whingey to the zoo and
other fun spots on Gower
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
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
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon