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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Karin Adams
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon