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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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
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Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong