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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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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
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Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
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My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
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The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
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Music from a Strange Planet
Stories: An intense, inventive
deep-dive into interior worlds
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CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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Isobel Kent: Editor
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
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Over Rainbow Bridge
An ABC Dog Adventure. For
children suffering loss of pet
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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
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For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
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LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
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Putney Hicks Inventor
Can Putney Hicks engineer
a way out of trouble?
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A Brand to Die For
"I regard this as a comic
masterpiece." Smashwords
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon


The Long Road to Namai
Adventures of a daughter of
Earth on a planet of psychics
Amazon


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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A Going Home Surprise
Award winning book for a
child about owning a pet
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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon


Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon


Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon


THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon


The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon


Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads


BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon


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


FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
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The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon


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


Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon


The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon


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


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


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


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon


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


Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon


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


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Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon


An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com


THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon


Love Snaggs
Join Snaggs on a fantastical
journey through time & space.
Amazon


Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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A Lady Newspaperman’s Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in the
1926 male world of news
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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Misty Black Media, LLC
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Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
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