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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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon