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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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes