About Matty McDuff
Meet Matty
Matty is a lively 10-year-old boy who is deaf and wears hearing aids, he loves going on adventures with his friends. His stories are filled with excitement, friendship, and the challenges he faces, making them relatable to all children, especially those in the Deaf Community.
Book 1 Now Available and New Books Are Coming Soon!
Read my News and Blog posts to keep up with what's happening and
look out for British Sign Language
resources and recommendations!
News
Latest News
Chapter Summaries
Matty's Book Launch!
This event was super fun - so many people attended, and it was fabulous to see D/deaf & hearing folks signing and chatting.
See the article about it in the Bury Free Press:
Deaf Bury St Edmunds children’s author Annabelle James pens book to raise awareness of the condition
Chapter Summaries
Chapter Summaries
Chapter Sneak Peeks!
Want a little preview of what Matty and his friends are getting up to in the first book?
Have a look in the SECTION BELOW!
Testimonials
Like to Know What Readers Think?
"I loved it! I was so engrossed in the story ... had me howling with laughter!"
M. Young
"I read your book at the weekend whilst we were camping, it was SO good, I love it!"
S. Faulds
School Visits
School Visits
Matty on Tour!
I love taking Matty into schools and sharing him with the children.
We have great fun learning about sign language and creating our own, unique sign names.
It's so much fun!
Waterstones
School Visits
Buy the Book
Book Signing May 2026
I was super excited to have a book signing at the Bury St Edmund's Arc branch of Waterstones!
It was fantastic to meet children & their parents, talk about Deaf Awareness and practice lots of BSL !
Buy the Book
School Visits
Buy the Book
Purchase Your Copy Here:
Directly from me and I'll sign it for you - ping me an email on mattyjmcduff@gmail.com or message
WhatsApp 07845 703765
OR
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SHVM7BRWMYG6G
OR
TG Jones
Waterstones
Amazon
Browns Books
Hive
Bookshop.org
Sneak Peeks from Matty & the Great Computer Suite Heist !
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Ooh, where is Matty off to with his new phone?
See the BSL sign for 'phone'?
Have a go!
Chapter 2
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Hmm!
Everyone needs a den ...
But what exciting adventures will be taking place in Matty's den?
Can you think?
Chapter 3
Chapter 1
Chapter 3
Oh, no!
Sounds like a
CATASTROPHE!