Against the Odds: Winter Whiteouts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780593962633)

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.

Author: DK
ISBN-10: 059396263X
ISBN-13: 9780593962633
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Language: English
Published: 09/23/2025
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs