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Winners 2013

Below is a list of the 2013 WINNERS 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.

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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
Silver

Maisie's Mountain
Author: Lorna Murphy
Sir Stan the Bogeyman by Stacie Morrell
Bronze

Sir Stan the Bogeyman
Author: Stacie Morrell

The Insect Hotel by David Stringer
Gold

The Insect Hotel
Author: David Stringer
An Evening With Grandpa by Diana Matlin
Silver

An Evening With Grandpa
Author: Diana Matlin
Jasper's Hollow by Janet Annan
Bronze

Jasper's Hollow
Author: Janet Annan

Escape from the Forbidden Planet Book One by Julie Anne Grasso
Gold

Escape from the Forbidden Planet Book One
Author: Julie Anne Grasso
Professor Kompressor Under Cover by Nils Andersson
Silver

Professor Kompressor Under Cover
Author: Nils Andersson
Sir Kaye Book 1 by Don M Winn
Silver

Sir Kaye Book 1
Author: Don M Winn
The Hackers of Oz by Tom Mula
Silver

The Hackers of Oz
Author: Tom Mula
Ally N. Invasion SPACE SPY by Steve Lill
Bronze

Ally N. Invasion SPACE SPY
Author: Steve Lill
Frank Zoo and the Wannabe by Sue Hampton
Bronze

Frank Zoo and the Wannabe
Author: Sue Hampton
The Assembly Room by Bryony Allen
Bronze

The Assembly Room
Author: Bryony Allen

Children of the Knight by Michael J Bowler
Gold

Children of the Knight
Author: Michael J Bowler
Arteess Conflict by James Starling
Silver

Arteess Conflict
Author: James Starling
The Skipper's Child by Valerie Poore
Silver

The Skipper's Child
Author: Valerie Poore
Napoleon Xylophone by Frank Lambert
Bronze

Napoleon Xylophone
Author: Frank Lambert
The Ultimate Inferior Beings by Mark Roman
Bronze

The Ultimate Inferior Beings
Author: Mark Roman

Bookworm by Christopher Nuttall
Gold

Bookworm
Author: Christopher Nuttall
Fire and Water by Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
Silver

Fire and Water
Author: Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
The Goa File Argentina 1945-1983 by James Skinner
Silver

The Goa File Argentina 1945-1983
Author: James Skinner
A Little Book of Pleasures by William Wood
Bronze

A Little Book of Pleasures
Author: William Wood
Flying With Kites by Alan Reynolds
Bronze

Flying With Kites
Author: Alan Reynolds
The Hole Opportunity by J. Minter
Bronze

The Hole Opportunity
Author: J. Minter

Spinach Soup For the Walls by Lynne Harkes
Gold

Spinach Soup For the Walls
Author: Lynne Harkes
The Church of Tango: A Memoir by Cherie Magnus
Gold

The Church of Tango: A Memoir
Author: Cherie Magnus
The Perfect Pair The Enchanted Mirror by David C Holroyd & Tracy J Holroyd
Bronze

The Perfect Pair The Enchanted Mirror
Author: David C Holroyd & Tracy J Holroyd

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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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The Devil has Spoken
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Everand


2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
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Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok


IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon


TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon


The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing


Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon


More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith


You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon


Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines


Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon


THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace


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


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


SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon


Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com


The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon





Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon


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


Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon


Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon