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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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon