The Angels of Mona Terrace. It's the summer of 1971 and Sam’s only worries are keeping out of the reach of his big brother and on the right side of his teacher. He’s dying to go on holiday like his friends, but there’s no chance of that – Mum and Dad have made it clear there’s no spare cash.

Suddenly a devastating accident throws his family into chaos, and Sam blames himself. Holidays are the last thing on his mind now, but Sam does get a trip to the Isle of Man, a remarkable adventure which will change his life for ever.

Set in the era of black and white TVs and the Blue Peter time capsule, this book thrusts us back into the grittiness of 1970s childhood in the backstreets of Levenshulme, Manchester. Steve Wood’s portrayal is not nostalgic, but convincing, and his memorable characters and their story will stay with you long after the last page.

The Angels of Mona Terrace will appeal to older children and adults alike. 'Angels' has just been recommended as a good read by the North West Libraries Association.

Other reviews

''An excellent read''   ... Ivor Morgan - Headteacher, Beaumont Community Primary School.

''Very moving...so well written''    ... Barry Cox - Honorary Librarian, Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

''A charming and touching morality tale''   ... Sir Gerald Kaufman MP 



This book has recently been listed for the prestigous Portico Prize and is now available on line from Waterstones and ourselves, from IOM Steam Packet vesssels, IOM Airport shops, all bookshops on the Island and from Waterstones and most UK bookshops via Bertrams, Gardners Books or NeilsenBookdata.  


ISBN: 978-0-9551510-5-7
Price £6.99 from all good bookshops.

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Childrens book; year 6 and above !