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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.

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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
Silver

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

Sir Stan the Bogeyman
Author: Stacie Morrell

The Insect Hotel by David Stringer
Gold

The Insect Hotel
Author: David Stringer
An Evening With Grandpa by Diana Matlin
Silver

An Evening With Grandpa
Author: Diana Matlin
Jasper's Hollow by Janet Annan
Bronze

Jasper's Hollow
Author: Janet Annan

Escape from the Forbidden Planet Book One by Julie Anne Grasso
Gold

Escape from the Forbidden Planet Book One
Author: Julie Anne Grasso
Professor Kompressor Under Cover by Nils Andersson
Silver

Professor Kompressor Under Cover
Author: Nils Andersson
Sir Kaye Book 1 by Don M Winn
Silver

Sir Kaye Book 1
Author: Don M Winn
The Hackers of Oz by Tom Mula
Silver

The Hackers of Oz
Author: Tom Mula
Ally N. Invasion SPACE SPY by Steve Lill
Bronze

Ally N. Invasion SPACE SPY
Author: Steve Lill
Frank Zoo and the Wannabe by Sue Hampton
Bronze

Frank Zoo and the Wannabe
Author: Sue Hampton
The Assembly Room by Bryony Allen
Bronze

The Assembly Room
Author: Bryony Allen

Children of the Knight by Michael J Bowler
Gold

Children of the Knight
Author: Michael J Bowler
Arteess Conflict by James Starling
Silver

Arteess Conflict
Author: James Starling
The Skipper's Child by Valerie Poore
Silver

The Skipper's Child
Author: Valerie Poore
Napoleon Xylophone by Frank Lambert
Bronze

Napoleon Xylophone
Author: Frank Lambert
The Ultimate Inferior Beings by Mark Roman
Bronze

The Ultimate Inferior Beings
Author: Mark Roman

Bookworm by Christopher Nuttall
Gold

Bookworm
Author: Christopher Nuttall
Fire and Water by Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
Silver

Fire and Water
Author: Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
The Goa File Argentina 1945-1983 by James Skinner
Silver

The Goa File Argentina 1945-1983
Author: James Skinner
A Little Book of Pleasures by William Wood
Bronze

A Little Book of Pleasures
Author: William Wood
Flying With Kites by Alan Reynolds
Bronze

Flying With Kites
Author: Alan Reynolds
The Hole Opportunity by J. Minter
Bronze

The Hole Opportunity
Author: J. Minter

Spinach Soup For the Walls by Lynne Harkes
Gold

Spinach Soup For the Walls
Author: Lynne Harkes
The Church of Tango: A Memoir by Cherie Magnus
Gold

The Church of Tango: A Memoir
Author: Cherie Magnus
The Perfect Pair The Enchanted Mirror by David C Holroyd & Tracy J Holroyd
Bronze

The Perfect Pair The Enchanted Mirror
Author: David C Holroyd & Tracy J Holroyd

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Steve's 2 other personalities
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace


THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service


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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
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by P G H Hannaford


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
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YOUNG READERS become
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