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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 Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
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What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon


Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing


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


Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon


MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
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What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
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Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
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Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank


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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon


The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
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Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
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Oscar and Friends...
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HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
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Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
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There's a Duck in the House
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon


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


LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace


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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon





MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon


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


Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines