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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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
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
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon