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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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B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon


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


Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com


Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon


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


HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon


The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks


My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


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


“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon


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


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


Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon


Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon


What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon


Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon


Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon


Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon


Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon


Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon


In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon


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


Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon


Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon


A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon


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


THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon


Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon


Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon


A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon


Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon


Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon


The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon


THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com


THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon


In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon


AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk


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


The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon


Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon


PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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The Long Road to Namai
Adventures of a daughter of
Earth on a planet of psychics
Amazon


For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon


The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams


Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon


The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com


The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon


Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon


A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon


CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon





Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca


A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon


Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon


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