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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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon