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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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Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
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The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
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by Alan Reynolds


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service


Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
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Lynn Bruines


HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
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Building The Beast:
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
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Momma Llama World
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The One Week Writing Workshop
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The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
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The Monster Bones of...
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
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Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
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The Shadow Deception
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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The Great Migration
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
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by Stephen Ford


101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
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by Hilary Hawkes


THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
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by Rebecca A. Cathey


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
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by David Milnes


Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
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Law of Attraction Game Book
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The Gemini Connection
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