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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 TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens


KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon


Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon


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


JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon


THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon


The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari


If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon


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


Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon


The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes


Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon


MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon


Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon


From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon


DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor


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


Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon


The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon


TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader


Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon


WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate


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


The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble


Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon


DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon


The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon


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


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


AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon


THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon


The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon


50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon


Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon


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


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


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell


MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com


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





Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service


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


Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell


REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon