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Finalists 2023
Below is a list of the 2023 FINALISTS 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.
The WINNERS will be announced on April 1st, 2024.
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- 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
- Red Ribbon Bands
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
A Red Ribbon is awarded to a book that did NOT get over 25/35 to be a finalist, but was still very much enjoyed by the readers.
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MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
books2read.com
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
www.benjamingrose.co.uk
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
False Neutral
A story of choices made & not
made, & the collision of paths
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
What You Cannot See
A woman trying to navigate
and understand her life
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon