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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Zoli and Her New Apprentice
A Triceratops, a magic
apprentice & spells gone wild!
by Mrs Jane Clack
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss