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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A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl