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 Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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