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.
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.
