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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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon