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.