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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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M. Jacqueline Murray


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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
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What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon


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


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


Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
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Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
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Lorilyn Roberts


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


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


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


THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon


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


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


Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford


TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon


LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
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A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
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Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon


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


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


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon


Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon


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


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


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


Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon


DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon


CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon


Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon


THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon


Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com


Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1


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


Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon


The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon


Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon


THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon


Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon


The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon


Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon


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


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





Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
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Amazon


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


Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon


It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon