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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SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones