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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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service