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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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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
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A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
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by Gayle Torrens


WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
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Lorilyn Roberts


Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
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Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon


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


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


PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon


Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith


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


Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon


MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon


Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon


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


Momma Llama World
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What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon


Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon


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


THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon


Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon


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


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon


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


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


Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon


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


Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon


AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon


REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon





Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon


Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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Believing in Horses books!
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