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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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey