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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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Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
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Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
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Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
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A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
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There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
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Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon


The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon


What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon


DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster


TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
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Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon


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


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


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





Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon


Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon


The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland


Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon