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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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon