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.
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)
- 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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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon





















































































































































































































