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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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Look 'N Up Invasion
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
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LIKE A HERO
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THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
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Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
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Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
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The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
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+ dash of GOT
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2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
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The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
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THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
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What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford


Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
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Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
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A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
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Momma Llama World
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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
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THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL


“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
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BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
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Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
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Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
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NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
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I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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