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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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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
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DEAR JAMES
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
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The One Week Writing Workshop
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Arctic Dinosaurs
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service


TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader


Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
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The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari


The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
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THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
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The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds


Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes


WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes


KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
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Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett





The Devil has Spoken
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
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