Winners 2022
Below is a list of the 2022 WINNERS 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.
Jump straight to:
- 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
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
Bronze
Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters
Author: Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn
Illustrator: Sergio De Giorgi
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon