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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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Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens


A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon


JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon


Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon


Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon


Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon


REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon


The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon


TWO LEFT WINGS - Safety Averse
4 kids - heart-warming / funny
friendship and self-growth
Amazon


An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon


Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon


The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon


A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon


BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon


Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads


NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon


MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press


The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon


Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon





The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon


The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon


Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon


Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Loss & healing through friend-
ship knitting and community.
Amazon