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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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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon


Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon


One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
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A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon


Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
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Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
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avoid pitfalls & find success
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What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


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


TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon


Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
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The Stress Book
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon


Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple


Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon


Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
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THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon


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


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon


You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
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Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
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Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
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THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


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


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com


NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon





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


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


LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon


The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon