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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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon