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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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor