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.
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- 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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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
books2read.com
Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon