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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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
Winds of Discontent
Gun running, investigative
reporter and Yvonne
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
books2read.com
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Open Book
A family memoir of adventure,
trauma, & resilience
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon