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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Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon