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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Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
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Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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