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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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo