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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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne