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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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1