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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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service