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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IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon