Follow Ben's journey when his home is destroyed and he is evacuated to the country during WW2. Here, he must learn to come to terms with all things unfamiliar and put aside his resentment. But the 'bogeyman' from his past is still around to torment and undermine him. His friendship with Gino, who the villagers believe 'might be a spy', is tested time and time again...but yes, there is something about the Italian...What is it, what is it that makes Gran so interested in his movements? And why do weird messages keep appearing in the culvert...?