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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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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marthagayle
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon