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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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon