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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DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
YouTube
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon