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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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Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon


Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon


Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
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Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon


Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon


Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace


BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
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A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
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Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon


IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon


Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


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


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


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


THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon


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


The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon


In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon


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


The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
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A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
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Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
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Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
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Paranormal Women's Fiction -
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon


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


Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon


Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon


A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon


A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon


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





EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon


Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor


CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon


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