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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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love