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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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon