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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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
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Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
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