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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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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
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KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service


GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon


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


OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray


The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon


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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor


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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon


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


THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon


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





OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray


Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon


THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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