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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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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford


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


Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes


WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate


Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
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DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey


The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes





Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
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