Against the Odds: Animal Attacks

Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10–14


Hungry sharks swarming South African shores... Lions lurking in the shadows of the Kenyan railroads... A giant brown bear terrorizing a small Japanese village... These three short stories bring to life some of the deadliest animal attacks that have occurred around the world, and how three young people attempt to beat the odds to survive.

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.