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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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
books2read.com
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
bookshop.org
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer
The ‘Witch of Edmonton’
overturns Jacobean London
www.jonathanvischer.com
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon