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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 Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
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A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
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Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin


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


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace


Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
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Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon


Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon


How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
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Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
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MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor