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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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon