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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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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon


The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon


Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com


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


The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon


HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin


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


The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service


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


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


My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon


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


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor


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


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


TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon


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


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


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


SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon


Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon


Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks


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


Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon


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


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


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


THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon


Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon


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


Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon


TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon


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


The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk


LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com


Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read


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


Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com


Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon


THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read


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


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


A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com


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


Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon


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


The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon


THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon


Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon


Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read


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


The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon





Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon


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


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon


Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon