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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Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
www.benjamingrose.co.uk
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
books2read.com
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
False Neutral
A story of choices made & not
made, & the collision of paths
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon