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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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon