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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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
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Editors, Layout Designs
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com