Against the Odds Wild West Stampede (en Inglés) - Mari Bolte

Cal has always wanted to help drive his family's cattle to the stockyard in Kansas. When he finally gets the chance, he faces countless dangers: rattlesnakes, wild weather, even ruthless cattle thieves. Then there's the deadliest risk of all: a stampede. How will Cal survive the wildest ride of his life? And will he be able to uncover a plot against his family that threatens the future of their ranch?

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 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: Wild West Stampede focuses specifically on compound words.

Created with a dyslexia friendly font, the Against the Odds series serves as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, empowering all readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone.