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 SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon