Winners 2022
Below is a list of the 2022 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:
Bronze
Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters
Author: Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn
Illustrator: Sergio De Giorgi
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon