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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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One family's adventures
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HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon


The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon


The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon


The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon


The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon


VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon


THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com


The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon


Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon


WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon


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Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon


Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
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