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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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon