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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Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon