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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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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon


NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon


Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon


CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads


Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon


Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon


Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott


THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon


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


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


The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon


Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon


Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon


Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing


SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon





Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon


DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster


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


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