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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Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
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