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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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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon


WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate


S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon


LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read


Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read


The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon


THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon


TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon


THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads


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


THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon


“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon


Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon


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


WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon


Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon


SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon


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


My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon


Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon


IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon


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


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


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


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


CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon


Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon


The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon


THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com


The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes


Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com


Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon


My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube


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


DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon


Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com


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


The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon


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


THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace


Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL


Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon


Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon


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


Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com


Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol


There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon


THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon


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





The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon


The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon


The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble