AGAINST ALL ODDS by Nathanael Lessore
PAPERBACK
Author: Nathanael Lessore
Funny, authentic and full of heart, AGAINST ALL ODDS is a laugh-out-loud World Book Day story about identity, ambition and daring to dream beyond expectations.
Noranto knows exactly who he is. Footballer. Hustler. One of the boys. He’s got playground respect and big plans for his mum’s birthday surprise this weekend.
But there’s one thing he doesn’t advertise.
Poetry. It’s the thing he does quietly - on the bus, between goals, inside his own head. Until his teacher spots his talent and suggests entering a creative writing competition. With only three days to go, and his friends telling him to stick to football, Noranto is torn. Poetry doesn’t win matches… does it? As obstacles pile up and the weekend spirals into chaos, Noranto has to decide whether to play it safe - or take a risk on a different kind of dream.
With humour, warmth and razor-sharp dialogue, Nathanael Lessore delivers a brilliant story about friendship, self-belief and refusing to be boxed in. It’s about balancing who people think you are with who you know you can become.
Perfect for teen readers who love relatable characters, big laughs and stories with heart, Against All Odds celebrates creativity, courage and the power of finding your voice.