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Finalists 2013

Below is a list of the 2013 FINALISTS 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.

The WINNERS will be announced on April 1st, 2014.

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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
Maisie's Mountain
Author: Lorna Murphy
Sir Stan the Bogeyman by Stacie Morrell
Sir Stan the Bogeyman
Author: Stacie Morrell

An Evening With Grandpa by Diana Matlin
An Evening With Grandpa
Author: Diana Matlin
Jasper's Hollow by Janet Annan
Jasper's Hollow
Author: Janet Annan
The Insect Hotel by David Stringer
The Insect Hotel
Author: David Stringer

Ally N. Invasion SPACE SPY by Steve Lill
Ally N. Invasion SPACE SPY
Author: Steve Lill
Believing in Horses by Valerie Ormond
Believing in Horses
Author: Valerie Ormond
Curse of the Scarab by H Y Hanna
Curse of the Scarab
Author: H Y Hanna
Frank Zoo and the Wannabe by Sue Hampton
Frank Zoo and the Wannabe
Author: Sue Hampton
Iron Knights by Robin Bennett
Iron Knights
Author: Robin Bennett
No Buts Becky! by José Patterson
No Buts Becky!
Author: José Patterson
Professor Kompressor Under Cover by Nils Andersson
Professor Kompressor Under Cover
Author: Nils Andersson
Return to Cardamom Book Two by Julie Anne Grasso
Return to Cardamom Book Two
Author: Julie Anne Grasso
Sir Kaye Book 1 by Don M Winn
Sir Kaye Book 1
Author: Don M Winn
The Assembly Room by Bryony Allen
The Assembly Room
Author: Bryony Allen
The Hackers of Oz by Tom Mula
The Hackers of Oz
Author: Tom Mula

Akinyi by Richard Wood
Akinyi
Author: Richard Wood
Arteess Conflict by James Starling
Arteess Conflict
Author: James Starling
Children of the Knight by Michael J Bowler
Children of the Knight
Author: Michael J Bowler
Napoleon Xylophone by Frank Lambert
Napoleon Xylophone
Author: Frank Lambert
Starstruck by Brenda Hiatt
Starstruck
Author: Brenda Hiatt
The Skipper's Child by Valerie Poore
The Skipper's Child
Author: Valerie Poore
The Ultimate Inferior Beings by Mark Roman
The Ultimate Inferior Beings
Author: Mark Roman
You and Me against the World by Raymond Esposito
You and Me against the World
Author: Raymond Esposito

A Little Book of Pleasures by William Wood
A Little Book of Pleasures
Author: William Wood
Angel War by Philip Dodd
Angel War
Author: Philip Dodd
Bookworm by Christopher Nuttall
Bookworm
Author: Christopher Nuttall
Bridge to Nowhere A Miz Mike Novel by Stephanie Parker McKean
Bridge to Nowhere A Miz Mike Novel
Author: Stephanie Parker McKean
Fire and Water by Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
Fire and Water
Author: Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
Flying With Kites by Alan Reynolds
Flying With Kites
Author: Alan Reynolds
LadyBird Fly by Tessa Lorant Warburg
LadyBird Fly
Author: Tessa Lorant Warburg
Ringturn by John C Mawson
Ringturn
Author: John C Mawson
The Goa File Argentina 1945-1983 by James Skinner
The Goa File Argentina 1945-1983
Author: James Skinner
The Hole Opportunity by J. Minter
The Hole Opportunity
Author: J. Minter

Spinach Soup For the Walls by Lynne Harkes
Spinach Soup For the Walls
Author: Lynne Harkes
Sudoku for Christmas by J S Holloway
Sudoku for Christmas
Author: J S Holloway
The Church of Tango: A Memoir by Cherie Magnus
The Church of Tango: A Memoir
Author: Cherie Magnus
The Perfect Pair The Enchanted Mirror by David C Holroyd & Tracy J Holroyd
The Perfect Pair The Enchanted Mirror
Author: David C Holroyd & Tracy J Holroyd


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


Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon


Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon


Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com


Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon


The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon


You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon


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


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon


The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon


ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon


Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon


TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon


SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com


The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon


SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford


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


Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon


Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon


DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon


Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon


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


Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon


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


Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon


Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor


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


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


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Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx


SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon


Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank


HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon


Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com


Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon


Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible


Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon


From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon


A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon


REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon


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


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


Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon


THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com


THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon


Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon


THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com





CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon


Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon


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