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:
Sponsored Ads
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service