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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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
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VINE LEAVES PRESS
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon