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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Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon