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 Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon