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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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford