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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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon