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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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads