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:
Sponsored Ads
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias