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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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
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The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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