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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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon