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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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon