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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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon