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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ZAPINETTE’S FRENCH HEROINES
Famous French women get a
second chance to do good!
Amazon
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
The S.O.U.R.C.E.
6Awards-FABLE-8-12/
Sea Animals/Kids/Pollution
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
SECRETS AND SPIES
A WW2 tale of love, friendship
and wartime conflict, 8-12 yrs
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
Eight Billion Reasons
Hello World of 8 Billion -
Defining Issue Of The 21st Cen
Populationinsync.net
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
PLAYING SOLDIER
An unflinching tale of
nourishing self-acceptance.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
books2read.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Isobel Kent: Editor
Are you ready to take
your book to school?
IsobelKentProofreader.co.uk
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
Monologues for Teens II
Clean, family-friendly new
scenes for teen actors.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon