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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Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read