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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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon