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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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
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Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon