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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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
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Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon