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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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
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