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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Eight Billion Reasons
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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
100% SUCCESS MINDSET
Achieve your goals and
improve personal development
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
Amazon
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
Cutter Kauai Sea Adventures
A Special Ops patrol boat’s
Caribbean adventures.
Edward M. Hochsmann
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
The Wolf's Tooth
A boy in a forest. Alone,
but for a wolf pack.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Danny Chaucer's Flying Saucer
An exciting sci-fi adventure
series for kids!
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
A Brand to Die For
"I regard this as a comic
masterpiece." Smashwords
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
Billy the Badger is Sad!
Can two hedgehogs cheer
up their badger friend?
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
books2read.com
Love Snaggs
Join Snaggs on a fantastical
journey through time & space.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
PLAYING SOLDIER
An unflinching tale of
nourishing self-acceptance.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
www.benjamingrose.co.uk
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Winds of Discontent
Gun running, investigative
reporter and Yvonne
Amazon
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
The S.O.U.R.C.E.
6Awards-FABLE-8-12/
Sea Animals/Kids/Pollution
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
WIND
Page-flipping eco-fantasy.
A contemporary Wizard of Oz
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon