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:
Sponsored Ads
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon