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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 Beast Keepers
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
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Nick Bamford


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
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Nigel Peace


THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes


The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
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The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
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Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
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PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
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by P G H Hannaford


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
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CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
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Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
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THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
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Lead the Competition
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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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2024... Your Year of More
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service


Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon


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


WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon


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


MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon





I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon


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


FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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