Finalists 2013
Below is a list of the 2013 FINALISTS 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.
The WINNERS will be announced on April 1st, 2014.
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- 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)
- Red Ribbon Bands
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 Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
www.benjamingrose.co.uk
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
books2read.com
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
What You Cannot See
A woman trying to navigate
and understand her life
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon