Publisher's synopsis
The book that began the series that became the legend …
Somewhere out there Ellie and her friends are hiding.
They’re shocked, they’re frightened, they’re alone.
Their world has changed, with the speed of a slamming door.
They’ve got no weapons – except courage.
They’ve got no help – except themselves.
They’ve got nothing – except friendship.
How strong can you be, when the world is full of people trying to kill you?
Awards
- Winner 1994 Australian Multicultural Children’s Book Award
- Winner 1995 KOALA Secondary Award
- Winner 1995 YABBA Fiction for Older Readers
- Winner 1995 WAYRBA for Older Readers
- Winner 1996 Fanfare Horn Book Best Book Award
- Winner 1998 BILBY Award for Older Readers
