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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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
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