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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The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service