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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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon