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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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon