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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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If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:

GG and Mamela by Belinda Brock
Gold

GG and Mamela
Author: Belinda Brock
Stonely's Pet Dinosaur by Naomi Burman-Shine
Silver

Stonely's Pet Dinosaur
Author: Naomi Burman-Shine
Curious Creatures by Kevin Price
Bronze

Curious Creatures
Author: Kevin Price

Ginger the Gangster Cat by Frank Kusy
Gold

Ginger the Gangster Cat
Author: Frank Kusy
Cell Wars by Amanda Miles
Silver

Cell Wars
Author: Amanda Miles

Shadow Jumper by J M Forster
Gold

Shadow Jumper
Author: J M Forster
Manchester United, Tales From History by Philippe Glogowski
Silver

Manchester United, Tales From History
Author: Philippe Glogowski
Christmas Nevermore by Marc Cadieux
Bronze

Christmas Nevermore
Author: Marc Cadieux
Esme Dooley by Jane Donovan + Rosie McTozy
Bronze

Esme Dooley
Author: Jane Donovan + Rosie McTozy

Cairn: A Dragon Memoir by Rebecca Ferrell Porter
Silver

Cairn: A Dragon Memoir
Author: Rebecca Ferrell Porter
Decay (Tesla Evolution Book 2) by Mark Lingane
Silver

Decay (Tesla Evolution Book 2)
Author: Mark Lingane
Joshua of Gaia: The Lost Elderzamia by M G Russell
Bronze

Joshua of Gaia: The Lost Elderzamia
Author: M G Russell
Running Through A Dark Place by Michael Bowler
Bronze

Running Through A Dark Place
Author: Michael Bowler
Xyz by Frank Lambert
Bronze

Xyz
Author: Frank Lambert

1066, What Fates Impose by G K Holloway
Gold

1066, What Fates Impose
Author: G K Holloway
Blazing Obsession by Dai Henley
Silver

Blazing Obsession
Author: Dai Henley
Shell House by Gayle Eileen Curtis
Silver

Shell House
Author: Gayle Eileen Curtis
A Just and Upright Man by R J Lynch
Bronze

A Just and Upright Man
Author: R J Lynch
Kybernos by M J A Watney
Bronze

Kybernos
Author: M J A Watney
To Catch a Butterfly by T.M. Payne
Bronze

To Catch a Butterfly
Author: T.M. Payne

Almost Invincible by Suzanne Burdon
Gold

Almost Invincible
Author: Suzanne Burdon
Grumpy old Menopause by Carol E Wyer
Silver

Grumpy old Menopause
Author: Carol E Wyer
The Hollywood Clown by Jason Lassen
Silver

The Hollywood Clown
Author: Jason Lassen
Churchill's Rebels by Meredith Whitford
Bronze

Churchill's Rebels
Author: Meredith Whitford
Incredible! Plant Veg, Grow a Revolution by Joanna Dobson
Bronze

Incredible! Plant Veg, Grow a Revolution
Author: Joanna Dobson
The Boy From Hell: Life with a Child with ADHD  by Alison M Thompson
Bronze

The Boy From Hell: Life with a Child with ADHD
Author: Alison M Thompson

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Teen sleuths search for
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Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster


Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
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