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 Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
What You Cannot See
A woman trying to navigate
and understand her life
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com