
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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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
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Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
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
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
fantasy. GOLD medal winner!
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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