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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Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Sophia and Sinclair Get Lost!
A rabbit and a turtle get
lost in a hay maze!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
What You Cannot See
A woman trying to navigate
and understand her life
Amazon
TWO LEFT WINGS - Safety Averse
4 kids - heart-warming / funny
friendship and self-growth
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon