Description

From Hell to Stratton isn’t an easy trip, especially when the enemy’s headquarters lies somewhere in between. And that’s exactly where Ellie and her friends unwillingly find themselves—smack in the middle of the Wirrawee airfield. With only five of them against hundreds of armed soldiers, escape seems like a suicide mission. The odds aren’t good, and Kevin’s nervous breakdown isn’t helping matters.

Ellie and her compatriots are back, battling to stay alive and struggling to stay together in John Marsden’s latest book in the TOMORROW, WHEN THE WAR BEGAN series. High-speed truck chases, unexpected river journeys, and treachery by one of their own are just a few of the problems these Australian teens face in this gritty tale of war and survival.

About the Author

John Marsden’s highly praised series concludes in this thrilling installment that will bring readers to the edge of their seats and keep them there until the last page is turned. John Marsden is one of Australia’s best-known writers for young adults. His work has received critical acclaim and has earned a cultlike following worldwide. The popular Tomorrow series has been translated into seven languages and has sold over one million copies in Australia alone.

Praise For…

"Ellie and her friends are back in this fifth volume of Marsden’s adventure series . . . If your library owns volumes one through four, this is a must buy. If you haven’t yet discovered Marsden’s writing, it is well worth investigating." —School Library Journal (10/00) School Library Journal

"The adventure, the sense of isolation, and the touch of sophisticated romance will draw readers of both genders to this well-crafted novel and others in the series." —Booklist (10/1/00) Booklist, ALA

"Poignant. Something for everyone." —Kirkus Review 10/01/00 Kirkus Reviews

"Teens who are inured to the visceral thrills delivered by a big screen and Dolby surround sound just may be convinced by Marsden’s latest that humble print on paper can conjure the same edge-of the-seat delights." —The Bulletin (11/00) The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The story is gripping, the action is riveting, and the characters are intelligent. . . . . Readers of the previous novels will grab this installment eagerly." —VOYA (10/00) VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) —