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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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Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to


Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon


Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com


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


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


Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com


“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon


Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon


Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon


The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon


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


Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon


Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com


THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks


In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon


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


The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon


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


Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon


LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
books2read.com


A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com


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





Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon


Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon