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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 Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon


The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon


THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon


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


“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon


The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon


My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon


Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon


A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon


INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon


Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon


Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing


Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon


The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford


S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon


Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon