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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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD