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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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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marthagayle
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek