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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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A Lion's Head
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by D.M. De Alwis


Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
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Donald Firesmith


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
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Confidently Mindful
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
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Alphamind
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
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by Linda Maria Frank


Smurgle The Windy Dragon
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD


Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
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by Hilary Hawkes


Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor


BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
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Momma Llama World
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The Devil has Spoken
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TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader


ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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Truth Was Once Taboo
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
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Lead the Competition
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell


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


Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon


Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon


LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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