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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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon