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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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
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
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon