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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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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
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by Donna Costa


The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon


THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon


THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes


Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon


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


BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon


Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon


ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon


Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon


Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines


Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell


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


ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon


MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com


Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon


The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon


THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams


Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett


ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress


Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon


Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon


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


Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon


TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon


The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon


The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds


GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon


The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon


101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon


The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com


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


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


MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


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


THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon


THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


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


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


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon


THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon


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


TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader


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


Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon


Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon


Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon


The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari





THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens


LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon


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


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