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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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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