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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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PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon


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


Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon


THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon


The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon


Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon


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


Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service


THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon


The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon


Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon


Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com


The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon


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


Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon


TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon


Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon


The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com


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


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


The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon


The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon


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


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


Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


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


Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon


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


Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon


Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service


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


50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon


The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon


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


Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple


The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon


My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon


Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon


The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon


Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


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


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


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


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


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to





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


Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


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


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