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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TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
There's a Duck in the House
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Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon