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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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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
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The Adventures of Captain Polo


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


Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon


Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon


MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon


ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon


TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette


LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon


SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon


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


Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love


SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon


Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon


Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens


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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service


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





The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke


SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon


Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon


Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing