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 TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon