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 CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon