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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DIAMONDS AT DAWN
A thrilling sequel full of
mystery and romance.
progressiverisingphoenix.com
RECKLESS OBSESSION
'Twists and turns
fill every page' WSA
www.daihenley.co.uk
THE THIRSTY CROW...
Tales of WISDOM for toddlers,
Simple text, Vivid images!
www.amazon.com
London for Immigrant Suckers
The decline and breakup
of Yugoslavia
www.amazon.com
THE LOVE THAT DARE NOT SPEAK
ITS NAME - exhaustive approach
to queer issues is commendable
www.amazon.com
PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGN
Low-cost, high-quality
graphic design for authors!
basilebacorn.myportfolio.com
HOP STOP & GO
Travel anecdotes with humor,
wit and cultural insight
www.utpalkdutta.com
International Crime Series
One girl one object -
take on the criminal cartels
www.keithhoare.com
Were You Born for Such a Time?
A "must read" for every teen
and all who know a teen!
www.carolynhayes.net
Dinner on the Doorstep
A beautiful story of hope
and celebration of community.
www.elizabethmarycummings.com
THE PINK DOOR
A sensitive caregiver's
roadmap for the last days
www.suziedaggett.com
THE REINDEER CAPER
A missing reindeer, a
murdered elf and Santa in jail
www.amazon.co.uk
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
The Babbling Brook
FREE D/LOAD - Delightful
Heartfelt, Intelligent
www.amazon.com
The Battle of Trafalgar Square
Told from the pigeon
side of the conflict!
www.amazon.co.uk
The Conquistador's Horse
One boy, one horse,
one destiny.
www.troubador.co.uk/
Kindness, Kale & Kettlebells
A journey to self-awareness
Amazon bestseller Bio Soc Act
amzn.to/2XH93IT
Entrada Publishing
Offering beta reading,
editing and editorial reviews.
www.entradapublishing.com
TAILS, Finalist 9-12 yrs
'A magical story that
children will love.'
www.amazon.com
Sometimes Lovin' is Hurtful
A love song on repressed
love. Straight-gay.
www.amazon.com
Two Spoons of Bitter
A story of love,
betrayal and redemption
http://www.sonjamongar
PROFESSOR PARRO...
Good & bad choices result
in mystery & adventure.
www.amazon.com
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
LAUREL
Poems of love, loss
and lovers’ rivalries.
www.petercowlam.one
THE FOREVER KID
Loss, love and remembrance
that will move hearts
www.bigskypublishing.com.au
HEIR OF RA
An award-winning adventure
through history and time!
www.amazon.com
Common '?' Children Ask About
Puberty: Insights from a
health education expert
www.lorireichel.com/book/books
Accepting My Gay Self
Funny, tear jerker, honest,
authentic, thought provoking
www.amazon.com