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:
Sponsored Ads
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon





















































































































































































































