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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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2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon


THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon


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


2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon


THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


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


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


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


Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon


LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


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


TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon


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


BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon


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


Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon


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


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


Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
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PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon


THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon


RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon


The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon


S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon


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


Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon


THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon


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


Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon


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


DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books


Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon


MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon


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


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


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


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


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