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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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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
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Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon


The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon


LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
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No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
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Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
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The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
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LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
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Think.
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
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THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
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Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
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Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
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Changing Tide
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
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What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon


Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


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


RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon


TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon


Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon


Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing


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


An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon





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


FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon


Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon


Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple