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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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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
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Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
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Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell


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


HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin


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


ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley


MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD


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


CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon


Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads


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


A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon


THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon


SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford


Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads


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


Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com


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


Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon


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


WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon


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


Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon


EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon


Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon


Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon


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


Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon


Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon


The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon


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


Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com


THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com


Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon


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


SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon


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


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read


BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster


The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon


The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service