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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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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon


Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon


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


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


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


Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


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


Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon


HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon


Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon


The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon


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


THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon


Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible


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


2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon


Lead the Competition
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Digital Media Predictions.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
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or Revive Your Novel
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon


The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon


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


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


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


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


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon


Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon


From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy


Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon


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


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


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


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


Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon


SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon


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


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon


THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon


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


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


DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon


MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press


BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon


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





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


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


THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon


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