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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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes