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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LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing