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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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Millie’s Magic
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
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Nigel Peace


THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
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TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
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Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
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Amazon


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LIKE A HERO
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
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The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
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A Novel about Life...and death
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SKY ICE
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
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Sammie and Pumpkin
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HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
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THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
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Lead the Competition
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Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon


Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford


CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
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Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
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THE SOCIETY
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
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The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon


THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
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SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon





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


Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon


NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon


THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon