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.
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- 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 Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
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7 Days to Spark, Boost
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