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Finalists 2013

Below is a list of the 2013 FINALISTS 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.

The WINNERS will be announced on April 1st, 2014.

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If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:

Maisie's Mountain by Lorna Murphy
Maisie's Mountain
Author: Lorna Murphy
Sir Stan the Bogeyman by Stacie Morrell
Sir Stan the Bogeyman
Author: Stacie Morrell

An Evening With Grandpa by Diana Matlin
An Evening With Grandpa
Author: Diana Matlin
Jasper's Hollow by Janet Annan
Jasper's Hollow
Author: Janet Annan
The Insect Hotel by David Stringer
The Insect Hotel
Author: David Stringer

Ally N. Invasion SPACE SPY by Steve Lill
Ally N. Invasion SPACE SPY
Author: Steve Lill
Believing in Horses by Valerie Ormond
Believing in Horses
Author: Valerie Ormond
Curse of the Scarab by H Y Hanna
Curse of the Scarab
Author: H Y Hanna
Frank Zoo and the Wannabe by Sue Hampton
Frank Zoo and the Wannabe
Author: Sue Hampton
Iron Knights by Robin Bennett
Iron Knights
Author: Robin Bennett
No Buts Becky! by José Patterson
No Buts Becky!
Author: José Patterson
Professor Kompressor Under Cover by Nils Andersson
Professor Kompressor Under Cover
Author: Nils Andersson
Return to Cardamom Book Two by Julie Anne Grasso
Return to Cardamom Book Two
Author: Julie Anne Grasso
Sir Kaye Book 1 by Don M Winn
Sir Kaye Book 1
Author: Don M Winn
The Assembly Room by Bryony Allen
The Assembly Room
Author: Bryony Allen
The Hackers of Oz by Tom Mula
The Hackers of Oz
Author: Tom Mula

Akinyi by Richard Wood
Akinyi
Author: Richard Wood
Arteess Conflict by James Starling
Arteess Conflict
Author: James Starling
Children of the Knight by Michael J Bowler
Children of the Knight
Author: Michael J Bowler
Napoleon Xylophone by Frank Lambert
Napoleon Xylophone
Author: Frank Lambert
Starstruck by Brenda Hiatt
Starstruck
Author: Brenda Hiatt
The Skipper's Child by Valerie Poore
The Skipper's Child
Author: Valerie Poore
The Ultimate Inferior Beings by Mark Roman
The Ultimate Inferior Beings
Author: Mark Roman
You and Me against the World by Raymond Esposito
You and Me against the World
Author: Raymond Esposito

A Little Book of Pleasures by William Wood
A Little Book of Pleasures
Author: William Wood
Angel War by Philip Dodd
Angel War
Author: Philip Dodd
Bookworm by Christopher Nuttall
Bookworm
Author: Christopher Nuttall
Bridge to Nowhere A Miz Mike Novel by Stephanie Parker McKean
Bridge to Nowhere A Miz Mike Novel
Author: Stephanie Parker McKean
Fire and Water by Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
Fire and Water
Author: Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
Flying With Kites by Alan Reynolds
Flying With Kites
Author: Alan Reynolds
LadyBird Fly by Tessa Lorant Warburg
LadyBird Fly
Author: Tessa Lorant Warburg
Ringturn by John C Mawson
Ringturn
Author: John C Mawson
The Goa File Argentina 1945-1983 by James Skinner
The Goa File Argentina 1945-1983
Author: James Skinner
The Hole Opportunity by J. Minter
The Hole Opportunity
Author: J. Minter

Spinach Soup For the Walls by Lynne Harkes
Spinach Soup For the Walls
Author: Lynne Harkes
Sudoku for Christmas by J S Holloway
Sudoku for Christmas
Author: J S Holloway
The Church of Tango: A Memoir by Cherie Magnus
The Church of Tango: A Memoir
Author: Cherie Magnus
The Perfect Pair The Enchanted Mirror by David C Holroyd & Tracy J Holroyd
The Perfect Pair The Enchanted Mirror
Author: David C Holroyd & Tracy J Holroyd


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Moonshine Mesa
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
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The Coach Trip
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THE CURIST
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
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MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
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Truth Was Once Taboo
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
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The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
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The Great Migration
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FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
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SOUL WALK
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A Good Day and Other...
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw


DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes


Angry Arthur
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Learn to manage big feelings
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
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From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
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by Jacqueline Lambert


Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
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BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett


WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service


Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
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THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
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by RJ Williams


MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
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