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 Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon