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:
- 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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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon