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 NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon