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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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon