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.
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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)
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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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon