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.
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- 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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THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
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7 Days to Spark, Boost
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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