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 Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon