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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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod