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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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon