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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 SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon


SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford


Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon


THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens


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


Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon


The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon


Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon


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


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


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


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon


AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon


Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon


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


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


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


“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon


Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon


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


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon


Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon


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


The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon


Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


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


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


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


The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
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Momma Llama World
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor


Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon


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


Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon


The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon


Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon


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


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


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


A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon


Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon


The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon


Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads


❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon


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


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





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


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon


Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads