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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Christmas Adventure for Kids
A festive fiasco filled
with mischief and magic!
by Gary Trew