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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Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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