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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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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