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 Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor