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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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble