Stephen Matthews (writer) facts for kids

Stephen Marc Matthews (born July 1, 1953) is an author from Australia. He writes books for children and also novels for adults. His books have been published in 9 different countries and translated into 5 languages.

Stephen Matthews studied in the United Kingdom. There, he worked in the finance and banking industries. Later, he moved to Australia. He bought a part of an industrial business in Western Sydney.

When he was 55, Stephen decided to become a writer. He then had some unexpected health problems with his spine. This led to several operations and treatments. He finally began his writing career when he was 61 years old.

Stephen Matthews has done important work to help children learn to read. He has worked in Australia and also in countries like India and South Africa. His efforts have been recognized in the Australian State Parliament.

Books for Adults

Stephen Matthews' first novel for adults was The Skinny Girl. It came out in November 2018. The NSW Police Minister helped launch the book. This story talks about difficult real-life situations.

Another book he wrote is Ted Watts' Diary. This is a love story set during World War I. Stephen is currently working on a series of books called The Spencer Investigations. These books are about solving mysteries and social problems. The first book in this series is planned for release in September 2024.

Books for Children

Stephen Matthews also writes books for children. These books are often for "reluctant readers." This means they are written in a way that encourages kids who might not enjoy reading very much.

List of Books

• The Skinny Girl
• Hitler's Assassins
• Hitler's Resurrection
• Ted Watts' Diary
• The Psycho Scientist
• Lord Grott of Grott Hall
• Brain in a Box
• Slugs' Revenge
• Charming