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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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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon


The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon


The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds


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


THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read


Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon


BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon


THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon


Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor


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


THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon


DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon


The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon


SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon


Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon


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


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'


BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon


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


Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon