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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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon