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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Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
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Spiritual Masterpiece
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The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
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Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins