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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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon