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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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon