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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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon