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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Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
bookshop.org
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Your Perfect Freelancer HERE!
Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon