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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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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
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Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
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Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
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Social Media & Mental Health
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No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
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Don't Look Too Tasty
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Then We'll Say Goodnight
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The Antunite Chronicles
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
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BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
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Paranormal thrillers to
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
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The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
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LIKE A HERO
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
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Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
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The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
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DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
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Rider of the Wind
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
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Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
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Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
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The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
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