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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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon