
Finalists 2023
Below is a list of the 2023 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, 2024.
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- Category 1: Pre-school picture books
- Category 2: Books for 6 - 8 year olds
- Category 3: Books for 9 - 12 year olds
- Category 4: Books for Teenagers
- Category 5: Books for adults (fiction)
- Category 6: Books for Adults (non-fiction)
- Category 7: Audio Book - Children/Young Adult
- Category 8: Audio Book - Adult
- Category 9: Best Book Cover - Children/Young Adult
- Category 10: Best Book Cover - Adult
- Red Ribbon Bands
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
A Red Ribbon is awarded to a book that did NOT get over 25/35 to be a finalist, but was still very much enjoyed by the readers.
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
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UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
books2read.com
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Open Book
A family memoir of adventure,
trauma, & resilience
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Sophia and Sinclair Get Lost!
A rabbit and a turtle get
lost in a hay maze!
Amazon
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
False Neutral
A story of choices made & not
made, & the collision of paths
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon