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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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
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Find easy to understand
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Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens