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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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Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
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Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon


A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon


Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon


Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon


THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon


FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon


RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon


The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster


CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon


TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon


The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon


THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon


Momma Llama World
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon


Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon


Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon