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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Life in the Grand Pause
Child music prodigy is whisked
away into a new life.
www.amazon.com
THE BELLYBUTTON QUESTION
Do dinosaurs have
bellybuttons? For ages 2-5
www.damonartsnola.com
The Sands of Marrakech
Paranormal mystery set in
Morocco by M.A. Moore
Amazon
PAPA & PAWS
Cute doggie illustrations
& heartwarming stories
www.papaandpaws.com
The Young Testament - preteen
A kids’-eye view
of the Jesus story!
www.amazon.com
To Bury the Cloud
A journey where physical and
emotional roads intertwine
Amazon
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
Sven and the Purse of Silver
An exciting Viking story
for 5 to 8 year-olds
Amazon
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
Fate By Design, M J Walsh
Historical fiction climaxing
with a dramatic twist
Amazon
THE RAMBEE BOO SERIES
Collect all the Rambee Boo
adventures! For 2 - 7 yr olds.
www.wamanbooks.com
The White Hand
A Story of Forbidden Love,
Betrayal, and Murder.
www.amazon.com
THE PINK DOOR
A sensitive caregiver's
roadmap for the last days
www.suziedaggett.com
HomoAmerican – Secret Society
Unflinching portrait turbulent
times before & after Stonewall
www.amazon.com
The Strange Woman
Witch trials, feminism,
farming and wildflowers.
www.sheepshedpress.com
Where Have We Come
Is love stronger than the
tragedy that haunts them?
Amazon
PETRIFIED PETE
Read along as Pete makes
an important discovery.
Amazon
Uncle Greg's Treasure [Novel]
Around the World
in 51 Riddles
books2read.com
The Mithras Conspiracy
Corpse of a Vatican scholar
floating in the Tiber!
www.mjpolelle.com
AWAKE; ARISE, OR BE FOREVER
FALLEN: Touching memoir of
a young anorexic male.
www.amazon.com
Detour Man
Bodybuilders + terrorists =
an explosive mystery
www.books2read.com
The Power of Positivity:
The ABC's of a Pandemic
5 Star Rating on Amazon!
Amazon
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
Family Redefined
Childhood Reflections on
the Impact of Divorce
www.familyredefinedbook.com
How Dare the Birds Sing
Secrets, love, hatred and
unthinkable quirks of fate.
www.amazon.com
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
A God-Centered View of Salvati
The vital importance of
putting God first in salvation
Amazon
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
Penitentiary Tales: Love Story
Privileged young white man
sent to harrowing State Prison
www.amazon.com
The Adventures of T J...
T J’s disability is no barrier
to a happy and fulfilling life
www.amandakehoebooks.com
The Opium Lord's Daughter
First Opium War told through
Chinese and English views
robertwangauthor.com
The Illustrated Hen
'A FINALIST and highly
recommended.' TWSA
Amazon
BATTLE GROUND
Award-winning UK-based
dystopia. Time to be brave…
Amazon
THE MAGIC YOU DON'T SEE
Your chance to be the
vocalist in the book!
www.frontporchstorytelling.com
Prof. Children’s Book Editing
1% of books win publishing
deal. Make your book stand out
www.jessebcreative.com
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
MURDER ON CAYE ISLE
'A cleverly plotted thriller,
lots of sexy romance' WSA
Amazon
Let Me Tell You Something
Human relationships
hilariously explored
Amazon
Orc Road Trip
"Punching isn't the answer,"
said no orc ever.
www.amazon.com
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon
An inspiring adventure
for 3 to 8 year olds.
www.amazon.com
Give Them Unquiet Dreams
Can he free his mother from
a psychiatric institute?
www.amazon.com
How Much Big Is the Sky
A memoir of a mother's love
and unfathomable loss.
Amazon
The Melody of Three
1815. And the fate of worlds
is in Rein's hands.
www.amazon.com
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
Limerick Comics
Lighthearted, original with
lots of exciting facts!
www.limerickcomics.com
The Shadow of the Tudor Rose
Time-travel adventure with
3 children and a talking cat
Amazon
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
The Edible Machine Gun
Sound of a nuclear explosion
or the clink of coffee cups?
Amazon
Ripley of Valor
Engaging character, likable,
fascinating.' BookPipeline
www.thorensyndergaard.com
Kate the Kitty Goes Potty
Fun potty training: a rhyming
picture book for toddlers!
Amazon
Little Pink Kitty Christmas
Christmas wish comes true
for daughter…and dad!
Amazon
Hettie The Talking Yeti
Action packed picture book
with hilarious twist ending
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
SECRETS AND SPIES
Life-affirming, Scottish,
WW2, Boys' adventure.
www.amazon.com
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