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

Three young people's bravery is seriously put to the test in these gripping stories about real-life crash landings.

The Hindenburg, 1937
United Airlines Flight 173, 1978
US Airways Flight 1549, 2009

This book is part of the Against The Odds series, a captivating series of fictional - but inspired by true events - Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for striving readers aged 10-14. 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, which is hugely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Against the Odds- Crashed focuses on suffixes that mean the state or result of.

Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, this book will empower readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone, allowing them to become fluent independent readers.