The second book in the personal and moving coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the First World War. August 1915. Ellies life has completely changed in the year since war broke out. Shes been forced to leave school to work in the factory, and much worse, her family has received devastating news from the trenches. At least she has her best friend Jack. But then Jack runs off to war. Will Ellie ever see him again?