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 Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon