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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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
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
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon