A 1974 Holden, two girls and a hitchhiker - a chance to escape on the open road and find their own freedom. Gunner escapes abuse at home while Arkey leaves a relationship gone wrong. And Saxon is looking for a new future. In this gentle and perceptive road novel, moving on holds some tough lessons. James Roy has been commended in the Ena Nokl Award - Australian IBBY Award for Literature for Children and Young People 2000 for his impressive narrative qualities and contemporary appeal. A must for all young people!.