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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Karin Adams
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon