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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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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
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BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon


Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon


Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon


CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
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Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon


TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon


Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
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Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell


Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
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