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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Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell