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 TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
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Karin Adams
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon