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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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What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon


A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon


Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks


DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster


LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1


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


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


Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott


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


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


From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon


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


Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon


Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon


More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith


The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank


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


GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon


The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams


The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com


The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon


The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor


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


The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon


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


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


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


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


Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon


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


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon


The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon


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


The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


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


The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com


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


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


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


Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon


Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to


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


Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon


Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com


The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon


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


Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon


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


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


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol





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


The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon


A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple


Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books