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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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon