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


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
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Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon


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


Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon


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


TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon


Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon


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


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


The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
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BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon


LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon


From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon


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


THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon


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


A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
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PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon


You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon


Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon


SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon


The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon


Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service


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


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon


FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon


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


Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon


CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon


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


What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon


Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon


THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon





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


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


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon