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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 Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
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by David Milnes


THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
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RED CHAIR PRESS
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith


Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon


BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
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Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon


MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon


SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon


THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon


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


LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon


Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service


THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon


WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon


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


The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon


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


If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon


CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
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The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds


THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon


Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


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


Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon


MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon


S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon


SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon


TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader


I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon


THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon





The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon


The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon


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


NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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