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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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Soar: A Soul's Quest
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The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
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I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
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A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon


THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon


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


THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
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Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon


THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
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Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
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The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon


Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon


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


Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon


SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon


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


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


THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon


The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
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MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon


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


Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon


Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon


101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon


Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'


THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams


Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
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Amazon


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


PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
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Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon


LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis


GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon


DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon


THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon


CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey





Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple


A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon


Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon


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