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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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon