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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B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
The Long Road to Namai
Adventures of a daughter of
Earth on a planet of psychics
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon