Against the Odds: Crashed

Author DK
Hardcover
$14.99 US
On sale Jul 15, 2025 | 144 Pages | 9780593962725
Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10–14


A world-famous flying machine up in flames, an airborne aircraft out of gas, a flock of birds causing cockpit chaos… This collection of three short stories tells the gripping tales of real-life crash landings and how three young people’s bravery is seriously put to the test…

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


A world-famous flying machine up in flames, an airborne aircraft out of gas, a flock of birds causing cockpit chaos… This collection of three short stories tells the gripping tales of real-life crash landings and how three young people’s bravery is seriously put to the test…

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.

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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