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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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press