Against the Odds: Animal Attacks - by DK (Paperback)

About the Book

"Three young people find themselves face-to-face with deadly animals--and must summon all their courage to survive. From the shark-infested waters of the HMS Birkenhead in 1852 to the haunting roars of the Tsavo lions in 1898 and the ruthless Sankebetsu brown bear in 1915, three short stories bring history's most savage animal attacks to life. Can Kate, Amit, and Osuke survive the wild, or will they become another tragic tale?"--

Book Synopsis

These short stories bring to life some of the worldâ (TM)s deadliest animal attacks, and how three young people beat the odds to survive them.

HMS Birkenhead Shark Attacks, 1852
The Lions of Tsavo, 1898
Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident, 1915

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 10â "14. Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether itâ (TM)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: Animal Attacks focuses on multiple suffixes.

With font specifically selected to reduce visual stress, this book serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering all learners to become fluent independent readers.

Review Quotes

" "I Survived" fans will be thrilled. This is an excellent crossover to attract animal lovers into new genres like historical fiction and adventure." - School Library Journal

About the Author

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