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Winners 2024

Below is a list of the 2024 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.

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If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:








The Trouble With Children (According to Dog) by Katie Weaver
Gold

The Trouble With Children (According to Dog)
Author: Katie Weaver
Cover Designer: Katie Weaver
Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World by Tania Moloney
Silver

Nature Ninja Saves the Natural World
Author: Tania Moloney
Cover Designer: Jelena Sardi
Jemma and the Raven by B. D. Reeves
Bronze

Jemma and the Raven
Author: B. D. Reeves
Cover Designer:
The Beast Keepers by Julie Fudge
Gold

The Beast Keepers
Author: Julie Fudge
Warped State by Jo Miles
Silver

Warped State
Author: Jo Miles
Alpha Bette by Jennifer Manocherian
Bronze

Alpha Bette
Author: Jennifer Manocherian

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BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon


The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon


Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon


Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Loss & healing through friend-
ship knitting and community.
Amazon


Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon


Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin


Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon


The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com


WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl


Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon


LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon


Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon


It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read


A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol


Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon


THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon


An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon


THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon


False Neutral
A story of choices made & not
made, & the collision of paths
Amazon





Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon


The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon


A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon


Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott