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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon