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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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell