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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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon