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 SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Misty Black Media, LLC
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon