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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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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
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Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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The One Week Writing Workshop
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon


MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon


Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon


Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon


DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon


Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
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Amazon


Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
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Amazon


Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
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Amazon


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
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B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon


Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
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Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
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