This series has been one of my favorites for a long time and I finally found it at the bookstore. I was so excited, I almost started dancing right in the middle of the store. Anyway, Australian teenager Ellie and six of her friends (Homer, Corrie, Kevin, Fi, Lee, and Robyn) return from a winter break camping trip to find their homes burned or deserted, their families imprisoned, and their country occupied by a foreign military force. As their shock wears off, the seven decide they must stick together if they are to survive. After a life-threatening skirmish with the occupiers, the teens retreat to their isolated campsite in the bush country and make plans to fight a guerilla war against the invaders. Writing in a distinct voice and showing intelligence and sensitivity, Ellie recounts their courageous battles against the Goliath in control of their land. She also records her feelings and observations about the romantic partnerships that develop within her small circle of friends, and shows how they mature and blossom during this time of crisis. Though readers are left wondering whether these heroes and heroines will survive, Ellie's honest and clear narration makes this coming-of-age adventure a story they won't forget.
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