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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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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
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Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
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Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon


SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon


The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank


Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon


A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis


MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon


THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens


Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon


The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon


GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon


Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon


Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon


The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon


The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes


WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate





Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon


In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon


EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon


A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon