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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Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
PLAYING SOLDIER
An unflinching tale of
nourishing self-acceptance.
Amazon
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Soulful Holidays
A story celebrating the joys
of Christmas and Kwanzaa
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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What You Cannot See
A woman trying to navigate
and understand her life
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Great Inventor of the Stars
A Master in Training fixes a
broken sky by adding stars
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
The S.O.U.R.C.E.
6Awards-FABLE-8-12/
Sea Animals/Kids/Pollution
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon