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 DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
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$1000 prize & publication.
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams