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 Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
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THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon