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 installment, 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