
Against All Odds
Paul Kropp(Author)
Paul Kropp(Editor)
Robinswood Press Ltd
Published on 1. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-906053-20-8 (ISBN)
Description
Nothing comes easy for Jeff. He has a tough time at school and hangs around with all the wrong kids in the neighbourhood. But when he and his brother are drowning in a storm sewer, Jeff is the one who never gives up...Books aren't your thing? Don't worry. You just haven't read the right ones yet. These books are 'page-turners'. Whether they are funny or exciting, or emotional, they are all about believable people. This isn't Hogwarts, it's the real world. They are designed, first and foremost, to be really enjoyable - great stories that will have you hooked from the first page and won't let up - or let you down - until you've finished. Basically, they don't muck about: they start off gripping, and keep up with the action until the very last page. The books have everything from trappings, snow disasters, Arctic strandings, bullies, mystical horses, hackers, missing kids, juvenile prison, death-defying crashes, ghosts, divorce, hold-ups, death and honour, street gangs, drugs, intense sport...you name it. So whatever your 'flava', we have something to tickle your fancy. Pick one up and enjoy the ride...
Reviews / Votes
"This series is 'must have' for any elementary or secondary school library." Resource Links, v.11 (2), December 2005: Canada.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Stourbridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
Black and white illustrations. 20 approx
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
125 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906053-20-8 (9781906053208)
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Paul Kropp is the author of many popular novels for young people. His work includes six award-winning young adult novels, many high-interest novels, as well as writing for adults and younger children. Mr. Kropp's most popular novels for young adults, 'Moonkid and Prometheus' and 'Moonkid and Liberty', have been translated into German, Danish, French, Portuguese and two dialects of Spanish. They have won awards across the globe. Paul Kropp lives in an 1889 town-house in Toronto's Cabbagetown district with his wife Lori and is a popular speaker for teachers and librarians on issues related to reading.
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Content
Chapter One: Jeff Gets Beaten Up, Chapter Two: Tough Guy, Chapter Three: In the Sewer, Chapter Four: Think It Through, Chapter Five: I'm Going In!, Chapter Six: In the Tunnel, Chapter Seven: Did You Bring Help?, Chapter Eight: The Wave, Chapter Nine: Forty-Five Seconds, Chapter Ten: Into the Creek, Chapter Eleven: A Hero.