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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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The Fungus Among Us
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Popina & Slumberina
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
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Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
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The Third Estate
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AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
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SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
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A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
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Digital Media Predictions.
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Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
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Gigglet Goes to School
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Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes


The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
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Changing Tide
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The One Week Writing Workshop
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
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Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon


My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
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Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo


THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon


Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines


Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon





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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
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EVERKNIGHT
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