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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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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon


The One Week Writing Workshop
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle


Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon


Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books


The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon


The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon


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


From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon


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


A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk


The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon


Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com


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


Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon


Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon


Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon


THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon


A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk


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


One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk


DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon


A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon


THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon


The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon


BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon


Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com


Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon


The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon


SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon


INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon


The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon


Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon


From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy


Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon


Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon


Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon


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


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


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


In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon


Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon


Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon


The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon


Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read





VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


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


Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com