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.
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- 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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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw