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 instalment, 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 series for children offers:

• Popular and captivating topics featured in a historical fiction chapter book series.
• 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 book explorers. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, this book will empower kids to confidently understand the meaning from text alone.