"Tomorrow when the War Began" by John Marsden

Her fears are realized when she finds the working dogs dead, still chained to their kennels and the power and phone cut off.
Seeing the situation at her house, Ellie suggests they go to Homer's house down the road. On finding that house deserted, some hard truths have to be confronted and plans have to be made.
After taking a look around town, and finding out through other sources, such as Corries radio, it soon becomes clear that their little town of Wirawee has been one of the first towns to be captured to the forces of an overseas army.
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