Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina
This historical fiction chapter book series features decodable tales of survival against the odds for children aged 10-14

Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of learn-to-read fiction books inspired by true events. In this instalment, 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.

This learn-to-read series for children offers:
  • Popular and captivating topics featured in a historical fiction chapter book series.
  • Decodable text in Hi-Lo style that makes the story accessible for striving readers.
  • A focus on prefixes, suffixes, and word roots that enhances decoding, spelling, and vocabulary.
  • Engaging stories that follow historical fiction narratives–inspired by true events–to engage and motivate reluctant readers.

The Against the Odds series focuses on morphology, which is largely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina focuses on \negative prefixes to empower children to become fluent, independent readers. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, this book will empower readers to confidently understand the meaning from text alone.
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Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina
This historical fiction chapter book series features decodable tales of survival against the odds for children aged 10-14

Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of learn-to-read fiction books inspired by true events. In this instalment, 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.

This learn-to-read series for children offers:
  • Popular and captivating topics featured in a historical fiction chapter book series.
  • Decodable text in Hi-Lo style that makes the story accessible for striving readers.
  • A focus on prefixes, suffixes, and word roots that enhances decoding, spelling, and vocabulary.
  • Engaging stories that follow historical fiction narratives–inspired by true events–to engage and motivate reluctant readers.

The Against the Odds series focuses on morphology, which is largely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina focuses on \negative prefixes to empower children to become fluent, independent readers. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, this book will empower readers to confidently understand the meaning from text alone.
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Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina

Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina

by DK
Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina

Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina

by DK

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This historical fiction chapter book series features decodable tales of survival against the odds for children aged 10-14

Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of learn-to-read fiction books inspired by true events. In this instalment, 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.

This learn-to-read series for children offers:
  • Popular and captivating topics featured in a historical fiction chapter book series.
  • Decodable text in Hi-Lo style that makes the story accessible for striving readers.
  • A focus on prefixes, suffixes, and word roots that enhances decoding, spelling, and vocabulary.
  • Engaging stories that follow historical fiction narratives–inspired by true events–to engage and motivate reluctant readers.

The Against the Odds series focuses on morphology, which is largely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds: Hurricane Katrina focuses on \negative prefixes to empower children to become fluent, independent readers. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, this book will empower readers to confidently understand the meaning from text alone.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780593962657
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 09/23/2025
Series: Against the Odds
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 5.38(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.42(d)
Age Range: 10 - 14 Years
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