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Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10-14. It's a cold night on the Atlantic Ocean. An exciting journey on the grandest ship in the world turns into chaos when the ship hits an iceberg. How will Agnes survive the ship's plunge...
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Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10-14.
It's a cold night on the Atlantic Ocean. An exciting journey on the grandest ship in the world turns into chaos when the ship hits an iceberg. How will Agnes survive the ship's plunge under the icy waves? And will she be able to save her younger brother and sister, too?
This book is part of the Against the Odds series, a captivating series of fictional β but inspired by true events β 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: Titanic focuses on suffixes with common spelling changes.
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.
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Decodable tales of survival against the odds for striving readers aged 10-14. It's a cold night on the Atlantic Ocean. An exciting journey on the grandest ship in the world turns into chaos when the ship hits an iceberg. How will Agnes survive the ship's plunge under the icy waves? And will she be able to save her younger brother...Paperback$2400Unit price /UnavailableOut 5 Jan 2027Pre-order
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ISBN: 9780241796139
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: DK Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 139.0mm
Height: 201.0mm
Weight: 142g
Pages: 144
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About the Author
Eleanor Cardell grew up in sunny California and graduated from UC Davis with a degree in English. Now she lives in the rainy Pacific Northwest, where she enjoys spending warm days outside hiking and cold days inside researching and writing books. She has written three books in the Against the Odds series: Pompeii, Hurricane Katrina, and Titanic. When she's not writing or hiking she loves to curl up with a good book, a fluffy blanket, and her two cats.
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