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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Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon