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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BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
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/or Large Print editions
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon