Previous Finalists





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:

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

Sponsored Ads



IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon


It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon


Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott


The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon


The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari


KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon


❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon


The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us


Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon


Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com


If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon


Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon


The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon


Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon


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


The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon


Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com


Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon


Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read


Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon


B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon


The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes





BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon


Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon


Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon