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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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK