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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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon