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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Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com