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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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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon


Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'


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


The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon


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


IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa


From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon


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


B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon


If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon


WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon


Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon


ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon


MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes


Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon


From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon


From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon


Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon


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


Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon


The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


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


The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon


A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon


Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon


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


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


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


Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon


THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon


What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon


Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon


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


101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon


The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon


Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon


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


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon


Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon


The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon





Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon


101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon


THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read