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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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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