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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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon