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


Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon


If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon


DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon


GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon


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


Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon


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


EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon


Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell


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


Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon


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


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


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


Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon


SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon


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


Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon


SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon


A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple


In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon


Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com


Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon


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


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


Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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Misty Black Media, LLC
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us


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


50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon


WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon


The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes


DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon


Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon


DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon


PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon


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


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


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


THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon


A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon


Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books


Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk


The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank


The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon


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


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Find easy to understand
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon


A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon





RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon


SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon


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


The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon