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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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
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