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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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads