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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- Category 1: Pre-school picture books
- Category 2: Books for 6 - 8 year olds
- Category 3: Books for 9 - 12 year olds
- Category 4: Books for Teenagers
- Category 5: Books for adults (fiction)
- Category 6: Books for Adults (non-fiction)
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon