Winners 2014
Below is a list of the 2014 WINNERS 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.
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)
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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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon































































































































































































