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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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
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
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon