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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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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