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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PETRIFIED PETE
Read along as Pete makes
an important discovery.
Amazon
THE BELLYBUTTON QUESTION
Do dinosaurs have
bellybuttons? For ages 2-5
www.damonartsnola.com
Eye of the Turtle
Thrilling adventure with
environmental theme (8+)
Gloria Barnett
HomoAmerican – Secret Society
Unflinching portrait turbulent
times before & after Stonewall
www.amazon.com
BAD BITCHES AND POWER PITCHES
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
Amazon
COUNTDOWN AMERICA
A fast-paced cyber
espionage thriller
Amazon
Orc Road Trip
"Punching isn't the answer,"
said no orc ever.
www.amazon.com
THE CAT DETECTIVES IN RUSSIA
Pack your suitcase for a
four-legged mystery series
www.amazon.co.uk
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
CON ARTIST DATING
Win against con artists
and true love is yours.
www.amazon.com
The Shadow of the Tudor Rose
Time-travel adventure with
3 children and a talking cat
Amazon
Evolution’s Magnum Opus
Riveting, cohesive, thought-
provoking & brilliant- Gdreads
Amazon
Abandoned: A Sacred Mission
The International Space
Station holds a secret
Amazon
The Stalking Seagulls
Battle between boy & bird with
an outcome neither anticipates
MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing
A Bike for Buster
Everything is impossible
until it happens!
A Bike For Buster
BATTLE GROUND
Award-winning UK-based
dystopia. Time to be brave…
Amazon
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
In a World of Despair,
HOPE
www.amazon.com
The Sands of Marrakech
Paranormal mystery set in
Morocco by M.A. Moore
Amazon
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon
On Traigh Lar Beach
13 items on a beach; 13
stories of how they got there
Amazon
Chermpf by W. S. Russell lll
An exciting adventure with
Gracie and the Cats of Nova!
www.borderstationpress.com
A Faulty Eviction
Eccentric tenants band
together to fight an eviction.
Amazon
THE FLOATING UMBRELLA
There could be more
than meets the eye.
www.amazon.com
Rising Up
Equilibrium meets Divergent.
Series about a teen empath.
Amazon
Last Star Standing
Kirkus-starred adventure
"A deeply addictive read" SPR
Amazon
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Luella isn’t just a superhero.
She’s Layla’s higher self...
www.bookbaby.com
Uncle Greg's Treasure [Novel]
Around the World
in 51 Riddles
books2read.com
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
A Tree in Time
Time travel to Ancient Britain
in unique adventure
Gentle Press Publishing
Introvert’s Career Guide
Landing a Job to Surviving,
Thriving and Moving on Up
www.janefinkle.com
Just Say "$%#&! NO!"
A Book Dedicated to the
Well Intended Overextended!
Amazon
Little Pink Kitty Christmas
Christmas wish comes true
for daughter…and dad!
Amazon
AWAKE; ARISE, OR BE FOREVER
FALLEN: Touching memoir of
a young anorexic male.
www.amazon.com
Stormy Weather
The story of a boy who
joined the Marines
Amazon
Tell Me You Love Me
Hollywood child stars
battle lies & corruption
Amazon
An Only Child's Diary
For girls facing the
challenge of growing up
Amazon
How Much Big Is the Sky
A memoir of a mother's love
and unfathomable loss.
Amazon
ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
EDEN - A YA Novel by C J Singh
Mystical, but eerily realistic
tale of a dystopian world
Amazon
Ford the Tooting Truck Truck
Empowering book about
changing your perspective.
Amazon
The Book of Revelations
A woman finds self-acceptance
overcoming many challenges
Amazon
Kate the Kitty Goes Potty
Fun potty training: a rhyming
picture book for toddlers!
Amazon
Tupelo Honey
Gritty, superbly written. Full
of unforgettable characters.
www.amazon.com
Where Have We Come
Is love stronger than the
tragedy that haunts them?
Amazon
PARANORMAL THRILLER
Supernatural powers, ghosts,
& a kickass female heroine
www.amazon.com
Thriving After Sexual Abuse
Well-written and sensitive
guidebook for a wide audience
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Captivity (Faction War #1)
"A superb work of
graphic dystopian fiction.”
books2read.com
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secret
Crime-fighting teens meet
ancient Egyptian intrigue!
Amazon
Ripley of Valor
Engaging character, likable,
fascinating.' BookPipeline
www.thorensyndergaard.com
Viking Voyager, Iceland Memoir
A lively memoir that captures
the heart and soul of Iceland
Amazon
The Illustrated Hen
'A FINALIST and highly
recommended.' TWSA
Amazon
Anya and her Wings
'Enchanting! A FINALIST
and highly recommended' TheWSA
www.amazon.co.uk
Mighty Mary
Incredible story of Mary,
the elephant hanged for murder
www.amazon.com
SEED BALLS
Simple and fun recipe
to make seed balls
Amazon
PROSE, POETRY AND MEDITATION
'...warmth, passion, insight &
thought-provoking scenarios."
Amazon
Veilfall
A sword and sorcery
love story!
Amazon
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
www.amazon.co.uk
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
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Captivity (Faction War #1)
"A superb work of
graphic dystopian fiction.”
books2read.com