Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina

Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10-14 When Hurricane Katrina hits the city of New Orleans, Jake and his grandma are stranded in their home. How will they escape the rising floodwaters and avoid the chaos and destruction that follows? 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.

About the author

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. 

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Product details

• Authors: DK
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 14
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.09.2025
• EAN: 9780593962664
• ISBN: 978-0-593-96266-4
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 141 mm x 207 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Against the Odds
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education, JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / United States / General, Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage), Animal stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, United States of America, USA, School stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Weather, Natural history (Children's/Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world