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.
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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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon