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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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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa


HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias


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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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ANGEL OF ASHES
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THE COIN
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
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Book Love
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
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Dai Henley


Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
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Soul Release
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
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The Graffiti Killer
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon


FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service


Alphamind
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon


The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon


Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
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