Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10–14


From blinding blizzards to a devastating avalanche, three young people battle against some of the most brutal natural disasters in history.

The Children’s Blizzard, 1888
Yungay Avalanche, 1970
The Storm of the Century, 1993


Morphology focus: Adjective & adverb suffixes / Comparatives & superlatives

Against The Odds is a captivating series of six fictional but inspired by true events Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10–14.

Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology (suffixes, prefixes, and word roots/bases) which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension.
The Against The Odds series serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10–14


From blinding blizzards to a devastating avalanche, three young people battle against some of the most brutal natural disasters in history.

The Children’s Blizzard, 1888
Yungay Avalanche, 1970
The Storm of the Century, 1993


Morphology focus: Adjective & adverb suffixes / Comparatives & superlatives

Against The Odds is a captivating series of six fictional but inspired by true events Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10–14.

Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.

The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology (suffixes, prefixes, and word roots/bases) which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension.
The Against The Odds series serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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