Against the Odds Pompeii

Author DK
Paperback
$9.99 US
On sale Jul 15, 2025 | 144 Pages | 9780593962695
Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10–14


When 13-year-old Fabia feels the ground trembling beneath her feet on her way to Pompeii’s Forum, she tries not to worry. Mount Vesuvius has erupted many times before. But when ash begins to fall like snow around her, Fabia knows something is terribly wrong. Will she escape the city in time before Pompeii is completely destroyed?

A captivating narrative non-fiction chapter book, tailored for striving readers aged 10–14, with a focus on suffixes, prefixes and word roots. With line art illustrations in every chapter, this action-packed tale is sure to engage from beginning to end.

Each instalment 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 Against the Odds series serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone. At the back of the book there is a knowledge building section including key vocabulary and facts.
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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Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10–14


When 13-year-old Fabia feels the ground trembling beneath her feet on her way to Pompeii’s Forum, she tries not to worry. Mount Vesuvius has erupted many times before. But when ash begins to fall like snow around her, Fabia knows something is terribly wrong. Will she escape the city in time before Pompeii is completely destroyed?

A captivating narrative non-fiction chapter book, tailored for striving readers aged 10–14, with a focus on suffixes, prefixes and word roots. With line art illustrations in every chapter, this action-packed tale is sure to engage from beginning to end.

Each instalment 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 Against the Odds series serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone. At the back of the book there is a knowledge building section including key vocabulary and facts.

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. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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