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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Stormy Weather
The story of a boy who
joined the Marines
Amazon
Blessed Assurance
‘A gripping, character-led
story…highly recommended.’
www.amazon.com
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon
Gobbledy - a fun-filled story
2 brothers, 3 friends, and 1
little alien far from home.
www.amazon.com
Sven and the Purse of Silver
An exciting Viking story
for 5 to 8 year-olds
Amazon
Mighty Mary
Incredible story of Mary,
the elephant hanged for murder
www.amazon.com
DRAGON BROTHERS
Dragon-winged brothers right
the wrongs of their elders.
www.amazon.com
Veilfall
A sword and sorcery
love story!
Amazon
Running from Covid in our...
Paradoxical journey of losing
and finding freedom in an RV
Amazon
The Animals at the Zoo
A Fun & Educational Picture
Book for Kids Ages 2-5
Amazon
Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
Inconvenient Memories
An intimate account of a
modern Chinese social tragedy
www.amazon.com
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
Amazon
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
SEED BALLS
Simple and fun recipe
to make seed balls
Amazon
To Bury the Cloud
A journey where physical and
emotional roads intertwine
Amazon
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TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
An Only Child's Diary
For girls facing the
challenge of growing up
Amazon
Hettie The Talking Yeti
Action packed picture book
with hilarious twist ending
Amazon
THE AWAN LAKE SERIES
CANADIAN COZY MYSTERIES
set in Canada’s Lake Country
www.peterkingsmill.ca
Abandoned: A Sacred Mission
The International Space
Station holds a secret
Amazon
Captivity (Faction War #1)
"A superb work of
graphic dystopian fiction.”
books2read.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon
An inspiring adventure
for 3 to 8 year olds.
www.amazon.com
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon