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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An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon