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.
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- 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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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
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