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.
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- 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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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon