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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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon