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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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
fantasy. GOLD medal winner!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon