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.
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- 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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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes