Read Aloud Books w/O'D.: Recent Episodes

Jodi O'Donovan

Three Keys by Kelly Yang The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Read Aloud by Ms. O'D.

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Our story comes to an end with a celebration at the Grand opening of the Calivista Hostel Motel. 

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A verdict is reached with Lupe's father's trial. 

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Mia gets good advice from both Hank & Mrs. Welch. Also, the immigrants are afraid to go to the doctor, for fear they will be deported. As a result, a tragedy occurs for one family.

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It's the day of the election. Will Prop. 187 pass? If the people of California vote in favor of it, Lupe will no longer be able to go to school with Mia. 

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Lupe gets a call from her mom. Both Mia and Lupe get positive publicity. 

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A senator contacts Lupe, which leads to a television interview. 

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Mia, Lupe, and Hank try to get more signatures for the Operation Save Jose petition. 

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You'll never believe who comes to the Calivista motel! Also, Lupe, Mia, Hank, and Mrs. T. meet another lawyer.

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Mia accepts Mrs. Welch's offer. 

Lupe, Mia, & Hank go to visit Jose in jail. 

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Lupe, Hank, Billy Bob, and Mia go to see an immigration lawyer. 

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Mia's school has a kindness cook-off. 

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Mia has an important conversation with the principal. 

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Mia's parents have an argument. The Calivista Motel is in a business slump. 

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Jason comes over to the motel to cook. 

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A reporter has written an newspaper article about Mia and her family. 

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Mia and some of her classmates form a new secret club. 

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Mia's father takes her to Monterey Park. 

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Find out what happens when Mia goes to Jason's house after school for dinner. 

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Lupe reveals a secret. Mia's mom makes an impulsive decision at the mall. 

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Mia and her parents meet with friends for dinner out at Buffet Paradise, an all-you-can-eat restaurant. 

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Ms. O'D reads aloud. Mia and Lupe meet their new teacher. 

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Read by Ms. O'D.

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How will the author wrap up this exciting story? Listen to find out! 

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Bob sets out to rescue his newly discovered nephew. Unfortunately, there are many problems along the way! I was on the edge of my seat during this part of the book! Take a listen! 

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How will Bob and his sister, Boss, along with the other trapped animals get out of the animal shelter? The flood waters are rising fast...

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We learn who that familiar bark belongs to...Will Bob be able to track it down?

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Where is Ivan? And are George and Julia okay? Bob is determined to find his friends. Listen to see if he can help save them...

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Bob surveys the damage from the storm and does what he can to help. Unfortunately, the storm continues on and he needs to find his friends, Ivan and Ruby!!! 

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As Bob visits with Ruby, the weather takes a bad turn...

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Do you know where Bob's favorite spot at the park is? Listen to find out...

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Bob has some strong opinions about humans and life, in general. He and Julia head to get his "friend fix" at the park. 

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New characters: Snickers, Nutwit, Minnie and Moo are introduced. Naturally, Bob has an opinion about all of them.

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Ivan's best pal, Bob, the spunky & feisty dog begins to tell his story. 

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Listen to this author's note to hear about the real-life Ivan from Zoo Atlanta. 

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We have come to the end of this great story! Listen and find out how things turn out for "The One and Only Ivan..."

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Ivan faces his fears. Will he step into the box? Where will he go? Will there be other gorillas there? If so, will he fit in with them? ...So many questions... Keep on listening to find out what happens next!

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Does Ivan's plan work? Listen to find out...

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Ivan completes his secret art project plan. But will anyone be able to figure it out?

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Ivan has a plan to help Ruby. Listen to see if you can figure it out.

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Mack starts training Ruby and Ivan gets a gift from Julia...

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Sadness happens and Ivan starts to tell the story of his childhood. 

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We get to know the new Big Top Mall character and she has a story to tell.

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There is a new arrival at the Big Top Mall. Listen to find out who this new character is...

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We learn a bit more about life at the Big Top Mall. Have you wondered how Ivan's friend, Bob, got his name? Listen to find out! 

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Ivan tells us a little about himself and where he lives.

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Will Mrs. Murdo understand the note? Can Lina & Doon lead the people of Ember to safety? The adventure continues! 

Listen to this first chapter, titled: "What Torren Saw!"

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What was the message in the book that Lina and Doon found?

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What is at the end of the path???

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A wild journey on the river begins! I wonder where it will lead?

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Will Doon and Lina be able to follow through with their plan to leave Ember?

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Lina has to make a plan!

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How will Doon & Lina escape the guards?

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As Doon prepares for a journey, he learns some shocking news!

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Will Doon & Lina find a way out???

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Lina and Doon figure out some pieces to the puzzling message. 

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You won't believe what Doon discovers down in the Pipeworks!!!

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What if your friend was doing something that you knew was wrong? Would you do it, too? Lina is faced with this situation. 

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Poor Granny becomes sick and Lina must take time off of work to care for her. 

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Lina and Doon team up to begin solving the mystery of the message with the holes. 

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Doon goes exploring. I wonder what he will find?

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Lina finds a message, but she can't read it because Poppy was chewing on it. If you want to see the message as it is written in the book, go to your Google Classroom and look for the City of Ember slides. I put a picture on the last slide of the "message full of holes..."

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I wonder if Granny will find what she has been looking for???

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Lina gets scared on Night Street. Listen to the story to find out what happens. 

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I have questions...What is Granny looking for??? And, what is out there in the Unknown Regions??? 

Our science fiction mystery awaits...

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City of Ember, Chapter 3: Under Ember

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This is the second half of Chapter 2: A Message to the Mayor.