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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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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon


Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon


Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon


The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon


THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon


Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon


The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon


RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon


Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon


Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon


A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon


A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon


AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
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about oceans
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon


VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon


The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon


Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon





WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon