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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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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon


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


You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon


A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon


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


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


An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon


IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa


The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon


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


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


JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon


Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com


THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon


FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon


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


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


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read


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


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


Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us


Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


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


Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon


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


Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com


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


Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon


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


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


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


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


HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon


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


The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon


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


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


Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read


TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon


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


Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon


The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon


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


A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com


The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon


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


Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon


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


MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press


LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon





LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon


Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon


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


There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon