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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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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