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Against the Odds: Crashed

Author DK
Hardcover
$14.99 US
5-5/16"W x 7-7/8"H | 20 oz | 1 per carton
On sale Jul 15, 2025 | 144 Pages | 9780593962725
Age 10-14 years | Grades 5-9

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


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 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


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 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