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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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The script is flipped:
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford


THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon


Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon


Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon


SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon


B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon


From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon


Misty Black Media, LLC
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Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon


Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon


The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon


Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank


THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon


Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon


INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
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THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
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