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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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IF I COULD REMEMBER
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Jemma and the Raven
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
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A Trip From God, Book 1
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
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Look 'N Up Invasion
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
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BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
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Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
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Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
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FALSE NEUTRAL
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon


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The Other Lotus Girl
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BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
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Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok


DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
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2024... Your Year of More
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Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
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The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon


The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
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WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
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