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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LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon