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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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Billy the Badger is Sad!
Can two hedgehogs cheer
up their badger friend?
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Be Happy to Be You, Diane Hull
Baby bird must find a way of
being happy with who he is
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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FOR LOVE OF GOD
A gay man, torn between his
God and his own truth.
www.robinreardon.com
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Great Inventor of the Stars
A Master in Training fixes a
broken sky by adding stars
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon
Soulful Holidays
A story celebrating the joys
of Christmas and Kwanzaa
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
WIND
Page-flipping eco-fantasy.
A contemporary Wizard of Oz
Amazon
The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Love Snaggs
Join Snaggs on a fantastical
journey through time & space.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Love in Another Time
Is love stronger than the
secret of two women?
Amazon
The Silence of Children
An accidental vigilante with
no superhero skills
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com