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


The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon


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


The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon


RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon


EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon


The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon


Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com


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


BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon


LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon


LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol


THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon


“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon


SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon


MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon


Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon


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





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


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk


Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon