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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Self-Care Journal
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
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answers, top tips & more.
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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon