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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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible