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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Emilie by Ingrid Ramsdale
Gripping historical adventure
brimming with emotion
Ingrid Ramsdale
Fraud at Snowfields
Join Will at the White
Christmas Organisation!
www.amazon.co.uk
Tell Me You Love Me
Hollywood child stars
battle lies & corruption
Amazon
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secret
Crime-fighting teens meet
ancient Egyptian intrigue!
Amazon
The Book of Revelations
A woman finds self-acceptance
overcoming many challenges
Amazon
Seemore the Seagull
Illustrated, fun with a
'work together' message
Amazon
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
Fresh as a Daisy Editing
I can help with your copy
and line editing needs.
freshasadaisyediting.com
Blood Orphan
A cat and mouse game, seeking
revenge to reconcile the past.
Amazon
A Bike for Buster
Everything is impossible
until it happens!
A Bike For Buster
Ford the Tooting Truck Truck
Empowering book about
changing your perspective.
Amazon
The Opium Lord's Daughter
First Opium War told through
Chinese and English views
robertwangauthor.com
On Traigh Lar Beach
13 items on a beach; 13
stories of how they got there
Amazon
PROSE, POETRY AND MEDITATION
'...warmth, passion, insight &
thought-provoking scenarios."
Amazon
Fascinating Family Facts
Educational and Entertaining.
Audiobook + Kindle + Paperback
www.amazon.com
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
Evolution’s Magnum Opus
Riveting, cohesive, thought-
provoking & brilliant- Gdreads
Amazon
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
Monologues for Kids & Tweens 2
"Clean, gender-neutral, family
-friendly scripts for youth."
Amazon
THE PAX PRINCIPLES
An awesome story for teens...
life in a very different world
Amazon
ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
Family Redefined
Childhood Reflections on
the Impact of Divorce
www.familyredefinedbook.com
A Tree in Time
Time travel to Ancient Britain
in unique adventure
Gentle Press Publishing
Bad Bitches & Power Pitches
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
www.amazon.com
THE MADIGAN CHRONICLES
A magical read! Full of
witches, mermaids, and fairies
Amazon
TARO: Legendary Hero of Japan
In the mists of Mount Fuji...
...no one can escape destiny.
Amazon
Orc Road Trip
"Punching isn't the answer,"
said no orc ever.
www.amazon.com
THE RAMBEE BOO SERIES
Collect all the Rambee Boo
adventures! For 2 - 7 yr olds.
www.wamanbooks.com
BELIEVE
An exciting, fantasy adventure
for all the family!’
Amazon
SERIAL DATER
A gripping psych-thriller
with a killer twist
Amazon
The Whimple Inn
Clean children’s book about
shapeshifters! Ages (9-14)
Amazon
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Boost Your Creativity,
Resilience & Passion
Amazon
NIGHT GODDESS
A world on the edge.
An ancient prophecy awakening.
Amazon
Cycles of Norse Mythology
The passion, cruelty, and
heroism of an ancient world.
www.amazon.com
The Poison Keeper
The story of Giulia Tofana,
Renaissance poisoner.
Amazon
Billy the Brave
Multi-award winning comics
powered by healthy eating.
Amazon
The World Against Her Skin
"A rousing portrait of a
brave, imperfect woman."
Amazon
Take Care of Yourself!
Education for prevention of
all forms of child abuse
Amazon
Signs in the Dark
1 deaf teen captive,1 innocent
suspect. Suspense & romance.
Amazon
Book Of Greatness
A parable about unlocking
your destiny today.
Amazon
As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
Amazon
TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
Let Me Tell You Something
Human relationships
hilariously explored
Amazon
Music of Clara Martinelli
Our world in peril. Can
a piece of music save it?
Amazon
The Stalking Seagulls
Battle between boy & bird with
an outcome neither anticipates
MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing
THE TIFFIN
A novel this original is
1 in 6 million - Quill & Quire
Amazon
Traffic: A Ronnie Lake Mystery
PI entangled in a kidnapping
that leads to trafficking.
Amazon
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
www.amazon.co.uk
Nik Coppin's Comedy World
Stand-up comedy stories
don't get much funnier!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
The Price of Efficiency
and Success,
Amazon
Kate the Kitty Goes Potty
Fun potty training: a rhyming
picture book for toddlers!
Amazon
Adventures of Bentley Hippo
What happens when the
bully becomes the victim?
www.bentleythehippo.com
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
Horrifically Half-Baked Ham
Hilarious Zombies and Vampires
and Witches—Oh My!
www.reganwhmacaulay.com
Hettie The Talking Yeti
Action packed picture book
with hilarious twist ending
Amazon
Redefining Normal
Two Foster Kids Beat the Odds
Discovering Healing, Happiness
www.re-definingnormal.com
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Boost Your Creativity,
Resilience & Passion
Amazon
Death in Paris
multiple award winning
quirky twisty humorous cozy
Amazon