<DIV>The battle continues as five ordinary kids must journey back into the heart of an epic conflict.<br><br>Five months into World War III, Ellie and her four remaining friends have barely escaped the Australian town of Wirrawee with their lives and their sanity intact.<br>But as the next step becomes clear, they realize they must once again sacrifice their hard-won comfort and safety. A group of soldiers has recruited the kids to guide the way to the Wirrawee air base.<br>What could possibly motivate Ellie and her friends to return? This risky sabotage mission may be their only hope of rescuing their families, too.</div>