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 GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon