Against the Odds Pompeii

By: DK

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Paperback | 15 November 2025 | Edition Number 1

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Format
Paperback

Age
10 - 14

Dimensions(cm)
19.9 x 13.6 x 1.5

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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: Pompeii is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of fiction books inspired by true events. In this installment, Mount Vesuvius is erupting! Ash is falling like snow and thirteen-year-old Fabia knows something is terribly wrong. Will she escape Pompeii in time to survive this epic disaster?

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 historical 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. Pompeii focuses on multiple common noun suffixes 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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