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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Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon