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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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
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answers, top tips & more.
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon