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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 Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
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If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
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Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace


Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
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by Hilary Hawkes


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank


Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis


DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
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The One Week Writing Workshop
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Karin Adams


The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo


Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon


BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon


Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon


NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon


Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon


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


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


NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD


The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon


THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon


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


POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo


Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon





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


THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon


ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley


ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon