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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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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon


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


The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon


The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon


ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'


Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon


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


The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland


TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon


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


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


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


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


The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


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


Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett


CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com


THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon


CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon


Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com


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


BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon


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


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


Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon


Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon


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


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


Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon


DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon


Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com


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


The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon


Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com


FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon


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


A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon


BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon


Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon


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


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


Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon


Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read


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


The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon


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


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


Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon


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


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


The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon


I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop


The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon


Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon





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


PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com


Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read


Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com