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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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon