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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 Gates of Dark Death
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BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
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Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
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LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
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Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
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What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
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of The Dark Rituals Saga
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KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
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