Previous Finalists





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.

Jump straight to:

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

Sponsored Ads



A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon


BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


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


Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon


Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon


THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon


My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon


Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon


Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon


Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon


B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon


NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon


The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams


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


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon


Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon


Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon


The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon


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


Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor





Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks


Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon


The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon