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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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon