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 CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon