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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NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
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