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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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon