Books with author Jo Matthews

Children's book on an endangered species that will inspire and teach compassion. Meet Bob! Bob is a loveable elephant hero who captures the hearts of readers of all ages! Follow Bob through his safari adventure where he teaches empathy, responsibility, and the importance of species conservation! Keep reading, because at the end there are fun facts about this magnificent species and what you can do to help!

Winner of the Fidler Award, this is a compelling, globally successful book about becoming a refugee, told with compassion and hope.War and drought have come to Tiger's country. Just before Tiger's family leaves, Tiger finds a fish struggling for life in a drying-up puddle - and rescues it. And so they set off on a dangerous journey across the mountains, with only what they can carry on their backs - the fish's grip on survival mirroring their own. Critically acclaimed for its subtlety and simplicity, this is a universal fable where the specifics of geography, conflict and even the gender of the narrator are not given. Anyone can identify with Tiger's desire to make a difference to the world, and keep hope alive.

Terrific New Teen Adventure Book!An Awe-Inspiring New Adventure Series, with Gripping Stories & Stunning Illustrations Hailed “Tantalizing” by Critics."London Blue" is an unusual tale that mixes thrilling fantasy with emotionally charged drama in a fantastic way." - Amazon 5 Star Review"Great Young Adult novel full of great characters and an intense plot. A page turner, for sure!" - Amazon 5 Star Review"Great book - very engaging for teens who love excitement & adventure! Would highly recommend for young adult readers." - Amazon 5 Star ReviewAbout London BlueAll the rumors are true . . . everyone's survival depends on . . . what Nikki does in the next 30 seconds.It’s Laura’s wish to have her daughter experience a dream that she never could. So, Nikki takes a once in a lifetime opportunity and begins an extraordinary voyage. But, a harrowing sequence of events leaves seventeen-year-old Nikki and her shipmates battling for survival, and losing. As all hope fades, out of the darkness, a leader emerges . . ."WOW! My kids have never read a book so fast!" - Amazon 5 Star ReviewIf you enjoy reading teen adventure books like Divergent, The Hunger Games, or The Maze Runner, then London Blue is your next good pick!

“Outside a fall storm raged over the forgotten underground bunker that contained a forgotten young man.”What is a fourteen-year old boy to do when he is thrown out of his home for the “apparently unforgivable sin of kissing another boy?” Whatever it takes to survive. This is exactly what Robert has done for the past four years, despite the odds against him. Now eighteen and a master of survival on the streets, thanks to the teachings of the other street kids he has met over the years, Robert has decided he wants something more. He’s determined to get off the streets for good and actually live a normal life. But first he must find a way to live through the coming dangers of his fourth upper Midwest winter on the streets. His strong faith and strict, if sometimes at odds with the law, moral code show him through the most difficult of days and even points him toward an unexpected love he wasn’t even looking for. What Robert fears most, however, is losing this chance at life and love when he reveals the truth about his time on the streets. After all he is damaged goods, and he knows it.

Winner of the Fidler Award, this is a compelling, globally successful book about becoming a refugee, told with compassion and hope.War and drought have come to Tiger's country. Just before Tiger's family leaves, Tiger finds a fish struggling for life in a drying-up puddle - and rescues it. And so they set off on a dangerous journey across the mountains, with only what they can carry on their backs - the fish's grip on survival mirroring their own. Critically acclaimed for its subtlety and simplicity, this is a universal fable where the specifics of geography, conflict and even the gender of the narrator are not given. Anyone can identify with Tiger's desire to make a difference to the world, and keep hope alive.

Through personal narrative and candid photographs, a photojournalist chronicles young lives upended by violence and strife.The right to adequate nutrition and medical care. The right to free education. The right to a name and nationality. The right to affection, love, and understanding. In conflict zones around the world, children are denied these and other basic rights. Follow photographer Jenny Matthews into refugee camps, overcrowded cities, damaged villages, clinics, and support centers where children and their families live, work, play, learn, heal, and try to survive the devastating impact of war. This moving book depicts the resilience and resourcefulness of young people who, though heavily impacted by the ravages of war, search for a better future for themselves, their families, and their cultures.

An Awe-Inspiring New Adventure Series, Hailed “Tantalizing” by Critics. "London Blue" is an unusual tale that mixes thrilling fantasy with emotionally charged drama in a fantastic way." - Amazon 5 Star Review "Great Young Adult novel full of great characters and an intense plot. A page turner, for sure!" - Amazon 5 Star Review "Great book - very engaging for teens who love excitement & adventure! Would highly recommend for young adult readers." - Amazon 5 Star Review About London Blue All the rumors are true . . .everyone's survival depends on . . .what Nikki does in the next 30 seconds. It’s Laura’s wish to have her daughter experience a dream that she never could. So, Nikki takes a once in a lifetime opportunity and begins an extraordinary voyage. But, a harrowing sequence of events leaves seventeen-year-old Nikki and her shipmates battling for survival, and losing. As all hope fades, out of the darkness, a leader emerges . . . "WOW! My kids have never read a book so fast!" - Amazon 5 Star Review If you enjoy reading teen adventure books like Divergent, The Hunger Games, or The Maze Runner, then London Blue is your next good pick!

Drafted against her will to serve the regime of Vladimir Putin as an intelligence seductress, Dominika Egorova is assigned to operate against first-tour CIA officer Nathaniel Nash, with whom she engages in a charged effort of deception and tradecraft before a forbidden attraction threatens their careers and the security of America's most valuable mole in Moscow. (espionage).