Winners 2013
Below is a list of the 2013 WINNERS 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.
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)
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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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon