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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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
www.benjamingrose.co.uk
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon