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 Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon