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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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon