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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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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