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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 DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
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The Third Estate
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
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MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
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THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
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Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
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Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
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The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
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PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
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Momma Llama World
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
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The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
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Gigglet Goes to School
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