Winners 2023
Below is a list of the 2023 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:
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BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon