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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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate