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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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
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Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
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
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon