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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SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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marthagayle
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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