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.
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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)
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ICU nurse uses critical
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Word of the Week: Volume one
A wry examination of the
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LOST IN THE QUAGMIRE
A Merlin mystery. 'Fascinating
and eminently readable novel'
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The Springer Spaniel Mysteries
“For comic canine mystery
lovers!” - Midwest Book Review
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Sometimes Lovin' is Hurtful
A love song on repressed
love. Straight-gay.
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DIAMONDS AT DUSK
A YA cowgirl adventure
from southwest New Mexico.
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GUIAMO, Book 1
Epic B.C. story combining
history, myth and gods.
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MY COMMUNITY
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The Candy Judge
**** ’Fun, educational...
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A BIOGRAPHY OF STORY
The power of stories, a global
history of storytelling
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White Plains
"The plot moves at a
breathtaking pace"
www.amazon.co.uk
Djabali’s Journey
A kid’s storybook about
courage and friendship.
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Endless Incarnation Sorrows
A Spiritual Odyssey of
Mortal Imprints on Earth
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THE DISAPPEARING DIRECTOR
A mystery with intrigue,
romance, and ghostly aura
www.amazon.com
COUNTERACT
A must-read YA thriller series
about a totalitarian America.
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THE PINK DOOR
A sensitive caregiver's
roadmap for the last days
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FIND OURSELVES IN VENICE,
FLORENCE, ROME and BARCELONA
A travel memoir of adventure
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Lucy Finds a Home
An adorable, sweet book
that children will love!
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SERENDIPITY MYSTERY
No jungle can tame this
cat’s sense of adventure.
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REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
By Dr Henry Disney. An unusual
life of a scientist and a poet
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WRITING COMPETITIONS
Poetry, flash & short story
up to 8k words. Top prize £200
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THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
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The Babbling Brook
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The Vital Secrets Series
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The Ride of Doom
A wonderfully fun, exciting
magical adventure.
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Dragonfly Surprise
Heroine with Special Needs.
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HOLLY's HURRICANE
A fantastical ode to New
York City’s past and future.
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A BIOGRAPHY OF STORY
The power of stories, a global
history of storytelling
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