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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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon