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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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble