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.
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- 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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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple