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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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com