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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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon