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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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Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon


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


Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon


Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon


Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com


Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon


FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon


Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com


Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read


VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


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


Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon


Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon


Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon


HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon


Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com


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


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


NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon


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


THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com


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


NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read


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


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


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


SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon


THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon


Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon


BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon


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


MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon


Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com


BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read


BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon


The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon


Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com


THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon


Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read


My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube


Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon


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


Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon


I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon


SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com


From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


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


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads


Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon


Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon


THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon





More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith


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


Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read


SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon