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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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
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Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon