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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Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
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THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer
The ‘Witch of Edmonton’
overturns Jacobean London
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FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
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LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon