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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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Sprout's Surprise!
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
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The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
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Drop the Fake Smile
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
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Touch of the Whimsy
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Paranormal thrillers to
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The Day After His Crucifixion
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Captain Polo Saving the Planet
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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
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DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
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Book Love
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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The Bride's Trunk
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The Shadow Deception
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
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The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
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The Stress Book
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
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Starr of the Show
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The Crooked Ladder
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
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Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
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Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
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Don't Look Too Tasty
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Demons to Champions
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