L. S. Matthews

Told in first person by a child is an excellent road for explaining the turmoil of the world. When his humanitarian aid parents are forced to leave the impoverished country because of war, Tiger is determined to save a fish he rescued from a puddle. Their escape is hair raising and Tiger's naive narrative is able to convey the fear without causing nightmares in the young audience for which it is intended.

Tiger's narrative voice travels lightly, but penetratingly over the horrors of war and then to loving relationships among her traveling companions. Matthews is expert with the telling detail. Well done!

A lovely story centered around a little dog called Mouse. When Tom becomes ill, Mum decides Mouse must go because Tom is too ill to fight any infections. To save Mouse Tom's twin, John, embarks on a long journey to take Mouse to Uncle David whom they hardly know. On the way he encounters challenges and interesting people.
Again L.S. Matthews brings a quality of writing to the reader that explores complex issues in a straightforward yet sensitive manner.

Fabulous story about a young boy, nicknamed Tiger, and his parents who are aid workers working in a drought affected country that is being devastated by war. When teh war comes to their village the family is forced to flee, but not before Tiger rescues a fish he found in the mud of a dried up pool. Thus begins a terrible trip the family must make, with the aid of the Guide, to freedom.
L.S Mathews writes with sensitivity and clarity to weave a story with many layers.