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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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Winds of Discontent
Gun running, investigative
reporter and Yvonne
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
fantasy. GOLD medal winner!
Amazon
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
The Open Book
A family memoir of adventure,
trauma, & resilience
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon