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 Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon