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.
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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)
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GUIAMO, Book 1
Epic B.C. story combining
history, myth and gods.
www.amazon.co.uk
The Ride of Doom
A wonderfully fun, exciting
magical adventure.
www.amazon.com
The Babbling Brook
FREE D/LOAD - Delightful
Heartfelt, Intelligent
www.amazon.com
The Staten Island Butcher
A priest & an alcoholic
team up to catch a killer!
www.amazon.com
FAB (Friends Against Bullying)
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BEST CLUB EVER!
www.alexhallatt.com
REGAINING LIFE'S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
THE LOVE THAT DARE NOT SPEAK
ITS NAME - exhaustive approach
to queer issues is commendable
www.amazon.com
Shattered Lies
“Poignant tale of bigotry,
deceit, and betrayal.”
www.sjfranciswriter.com
Ninja Spy Cats by R.F. Kristi
★★★★★ Love it! Absolutely
adored this book! (AMAZON)
www.amazon.com
TWS loved Cooperative Lives
Written with a gold-tipped pen
A literary work of art.
www.twoskates.com
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Bon voyage - take the journey,
explore those self-discoveries
www.amazon.com
THE LEARNING PROJECT
Become fully human.
Welcome your rites of passage.
www.mindstrengthbalance.com
Twelve: A Date with Obsession
A gripping psychological
thriller from Alan Reynolds
www.amazon.co.uk
LOVE EVERLASTING
Love, friendship, three
generations, a stunning secret
www.chrisbakosauthor.com
Dragonfly Surprise
Heroine with Special Needs.
Inspiring Magical Treasure!
www.DragonflySurprise.com
THE PELICAN
'Emotional, sensitive and
deeply moving' Amazon
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My Aunt Manya
Based on the true story.
’A heart-warming novel.’
www.josepatterson.com
RED ROSES
Richard III for a 21st
century audience. Fun read!
www.amazon.co.uk
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
TAILS (Silver Wishes Bk 1)
Heart-stopping,
tail-dropping adventure.
www.amazon.com
THE THIRSTY CROW...
Tales of WISDOM for toddlers,
Simple text, Vivid images!
www.amazon.com
The Moon Pigeon
NASA report on 'MOON PIGEONS'
Discover the truth!
www.amazon.com
Idi & The Oracle’s Quest
Magic and adventure
in this YA fantasy.
www.amazon.co.uk
SERENDIPITY MYSTERY
No jungle can tame this
cat’s sense of adventure.
www.incabookseries.com
International Crime Series
One girl one object -
take on the criminal cartels
www.keithhoare.com
Life After the Undead
"A fun read in the world
of zombie fiction."
www.amazon.com
LAUREL
Poems of love, loss
and lovers’ rivalries.
www.petercowlam.one
Uncle Matty Matt’s Bistro
Uncle Matty and the Piggies
cook up a delicious surprise.
www.amazon.com
The Vital Secrets Series
Enjoy good suspense?
Enjoy this thrilling series!
www.amazon.com
CHILDREN OF EARTH AND STAR
"Magnificently illustrated
love story" * "Very sweet"
www.amazon.com
Unholy Retribution
Someone's decapitating
Muslims to frame a priest
www.georgerhopkins.com
Killer in the Retroscape
A superbly-constructed future
world – WSA Review
Amazon
HEIR OF RA
An award-winning adventure
through history and time!
www.amazon.com
The Battle of Trafalgar Square
Told from the pigeon
side of the conflict!
www.amazon.co.uk
LEA CROFT
WHO KILLED HERBERT GRANT?
A multilayered mystery
www.amazon.co.uk
One Little Black Nose
A boy, his dog and a sweet
adventure that kids will love!
www.amazon.co.uk
Story Behind Writing a Mystery
Read a great mystery with
author notes and how-to
www.amazon.com
Making a Mystery:Annie Tillery
Author/Educator, Linda Frank,
the story behind the story
www.amazon.com
DIARY OF A SNOOPY CAT
From the award-winning author
R F KRISTI
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Where I Belong
When the past is forgotten,
the future can change
www.amazon.co.uk
Cruising the Mediterranean
Take the trip of a lifetime
with this Gold Medal winner
www.amazon.com
Two Spoons of Bitter
A story of love,
betrayal and redemption
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Sons of the Sphinx
If they fail, she could die
over 3300 years from home.
www.amazon.com
99 Ways to Rid Yourself of
Toxic Relationships
A RED RIBBON WINNER!
www.aranonpublishing.com
Dust: Before and After
A new kind of
superhero is born.
www.sesmithfl.com
WONDERFUL HAIR
Bumpa and the Piggies dancing
their way into your hearts.
www.amazon.com
Pull A Funny Face
Promoting inclusion however
'different' someone seems.
www.amazon.co.uk
Famously Dead
Gambling-themed action
thriller with a twist
www.amazon.co.uk
DIAMONDS AT DUSK
A YA cowgirl adventure
from southwest New Mexico.
progressiverisingphoenix.com
Dragon's Future
Family, friends, dragons!
A fight for their future
www.amazon.co.uk
FINDING MIRANDA
"Amazing story!" "Perfect
ending!" "Make a sequel"
www.amazon.com
DON’T COME CRYING HOME
Frank compelling autobiography
brought tears to my eyes.
www.abig-read.com
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
Is Dara the Savior of a
World Built to Break Her?
www.amazon.com
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN
A disabled boy works wonders.
"Awe inspiring" by critics.
www.amazon.com
Finnigan the Circus Cat
A rescued kitten finds a home
in a circus museum!
www.amazon.com
Cruising the Mediterranean
Take the trip of a lifetime
with this Gold Medal winner
www.amazon.com
A BIOGRAPHY OF STORY
The power of stories, a global
history of storytelling
www.bookdepository.com
THE FOREVER KID
Loss, love and remembrance
that will move hearts
www.bigskypublishing.com.au
The Candy Judge
**** ’Fun, educational...
beautifully illustrated...’
www.amazon.com