About Shirlee Smith-Matheson Shirlee Smith-Matheson is the author of Prairie Pictures, Flying Ghosts, and City Pictures. All three titles were Canadian Children's Centre Our Choice selections. Books by Shirlee Smith-Matheson The Gambler's Daughter Teachers' Guide Dundurn Teachers' Guide by (author) Shirlee Smith-Matheson Resources Resources Ages 12 to 15 Grades 7 to 10 Jailbird Kid by (author) Shirlee Smith-Matheson Ages 12 to 15 Grades 7 to 10 The Gambler's Daughter by (author) Shirlee Smith-Matheson Ages 12 to 15 Grades 7 to 10