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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Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
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
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon