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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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines