Against the Odds

When fifteen-year-old Chen finds himself in the middle of the deadliest earthquake in US history, he doesn’t know if he’ll ever see his family or his beloved Chinatown again… Morphology focus: Common prefixes and verb suffixes Against The Odds is a captivating series of six fictional but...

These short stories bring to life some of the world’s deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them. HMS Birkenhead Shark Attacks, 1852 The Lions of Tsavo, 1898 Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident, 1915 Morphology focus: Multiple suffixes Against The Odds is a...

Three young people’s bravery is seriously put to the test in these gripping stories about real-life crash landings. The Hindenburg, 1937 United Airlines Flight 173, 1978 US Airways Flight 1549, 2009 Morphology focus: Suffixes that mean the state or result of Against The Odds is a captivating...

This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving listeners aged 10–14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible...