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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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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray


AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter


THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon


The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service


FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon


No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford


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


Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon


Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon


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


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


THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon


Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler


THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon


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


The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds


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


❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon


Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon


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


WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon


THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon


Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon


Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette





LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon


Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read


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


GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon