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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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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon


Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett


Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon


Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon


Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon


SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon


Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon


Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott


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


Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon


Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon


NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon


Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks


THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon


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


One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon


The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon


Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon


Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing


The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon


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


Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon


The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon


Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon


TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon


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


MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon


The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon


MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read


Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon


MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon


The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon


Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon


Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon


There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon


TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon


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


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


THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon


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


Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon


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


LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon





Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible


A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com


FALSE NEUTRAL
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make sense of it all.
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