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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Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon