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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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon