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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My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
threedetailaudiobooks
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon