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 Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate