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 Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
COLONY
A mist-shrouded island with
an ancient terror at its heart
www.benjamin-cross.com
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
Just Say "$%#&! NO!"
A Book Dedicated to the
Well Intended Overextended!
Amazon
Were You Born for Such a Time?
A "must read" for every teen
and all who know a teen!
www.carolynhayes.net
The White Hand
A Story of Forbidden Love,
Betrayal, and Murder.
www.amazon.com
Practice Makes Better
Beautifully illustrated book
to foster growth mindset.
Amazon
Endless Incarnation Sorrows
A Spiritual Odyssey of
Mortal Imprints on Earth
www.amazon.com
THE DISAPPEARING DIRECTOR
A mystery with intrigue,
romance, and ghostly aura
www.amazon.com
Viking Voyager, Iceland Memoir
A lively memoir that captures
the heart and soul of Iceland
Amazon
Ripley of Valor
Engaging character, likable,
fascinating.' BookPipeline
www.thorensyndergaard.com
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
THE CAT DETECTIVES IN RUSSIA
Pack your suitcase for a
four-legged mystery series
www.amazon.co.uk
The Adventures of T J...
T J’s disability is no barrier
to a happy and fulfilling life
www.amandakehoebooks.com
Cognition
Is human intelligence at its
peak, or just taking off?
www.amazon.com
STUFF
An amusing romp through
the history of chemistry.
www.amazon.com
SOUTH KOREA
The Price of Efficiency
and Success,
Amazon
Detour Man
Bodybuilders + terrorists =
an explosive mystery
www.books2read.com
Blessed Assurance
‘A gripping, character-led
story…highly recommended.’
www.amazon.com
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
The Edible Machine Gun
Sound of a nuclear explosion
or the clink of coffee cups?
Amazon
THE PAX PRINCIPLES
An awesome story for teens...
life in a very different world
Amazon
THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
www.books2read.com
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
Give Them Unquiet Dreams
Can he free his mother from
a psychiatric institute?
www.amazon.com
Zuma the Dog
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merchandise here.
www.zumathedog.com
How Much Big Is the Sky
A memoir of a mother's love
and unfathomable loss.
Amazon