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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The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand