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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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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon


Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon


DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon


Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens


TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon


THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon


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


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


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


A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
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Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon


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


Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon


MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon


Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing


Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon


DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon


Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble


DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon


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


ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon


THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon


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


The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon


A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon


Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon


The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon


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


Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon


A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon


Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon


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


Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon


DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster


THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon


Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads


The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams


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Titles in Dyslexic and
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon


From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy


What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon





Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon


Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon


Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon