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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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon