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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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry