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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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor