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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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon