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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The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com