SJC Librarian‘s Great Books and Stories Read-Aloud

What it's like to be an orphan.

The one and only, Albus Dumbledore.

Reynie and friend meet some Helpers and start to realize what bad things Mr. Curtain is up to.

Things get very very scary as the kids make their way through the MInistry of Magic.

Reynie gets an unsettling invitation.

Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville and Luna embark on a mission to save Sirius.

Cheaters never prosper...but...

Guest Reader Alert:  It's been awhile since we had a guest, but I'm pleased to welcome one of my favorite teachers (and favorite people) to the podcast for today's chapter. Enjoy the dulcet tones of Jane F, 2nd grade teacher extraordinaire, to the podcast!

The Centaurs and Grawp are unlikely heroes, and oh, sorry Professor Umbridge.

The messages start seeping in.

Trouble is officially unleashed!

We find out why Sticky is bald!

Here they are at last: O.W.L. exams. Test anxiety, last minute studying, and a shocking disturbance outside.

Nobody ever enjoys the waiting room...

Two big surprises ahead: one on the Quidditch pitch and one deep inside the Forbidden Forest.

Harry learns what it takes to be an Auror - and Fred and George become Hogwart's LEGENDS!

The kids have more questions than ever after lessons begin.

What the heck? Mr. Curtain??

A chapter chock full of twists and turns. This one was so fun to read aloud.

Look out for man-eating plants, kids.

Ooh, Firenze!  But also ugh, Fudge!

The children arrive at their new school with a new mission, a little excited and a lot nervous.

More decrees, more changes, and a growing movement among the students.

Hmmm...what to name a band of young secret agents.

Harry and Cho's first date!

What is the terrifying thing that is coming?

Private lessons with Professor Snape - what could be more fun than that?

Time to brush up on Morse code!

A merry day for Sirius and an illuminating visit to St. Mungo's.

Intruder alert! Intruder alert!

Dumbledore, Sirius, Tonks and Mad-Eye make sure the Weasleys escape to the hospital to check on Mr. Weasley. And Harry overhears something shocking on the Extendable Ear.

Mr. Benedict starts to reveal the alarming truth about secret, nefarious messages infiltrating the brains of...everyone.

Confusing first kisses and very scary visions.

Meet Mr. Benedict and find out what narcolepsy is (it's a real thing).

Welcome back Camilla S, our favorite guest reader direct from London, England!  And guess who else is back? Hagrid!

More mysterious tests and a very odd house.

Just when things are looking up, the Slytherins play dirty, and a Quidditch match ends in disaster.

Things are looking up for Harry and his new army of friends.

Reynie is not the only student to "pass" the first couple of tests.

Students have been recommending this book to me for years! Happy to finally be reading it. Nothing like a good mystery in the middle of summer.  Enjoy Chapter 1!

Umbridge is at it again - this time, outlawing everything fun.

The end of the book, the beginning of a movement. Thank you for being an American Hero, Jackie.

Tomorrow: NEW BOOK! Are you ready for a good mystery?

Hatching plans at the local pub.

One of the most exciting World Series ever, and a slightly deranged bat boy named Ant.

Okay, Professor Umbridge is a horrible person, but doing her voice is loads of fun.

When Ant starts to suspect that Joe is from somewhere else, Joe runs for his life and makes an unexpected trip.

Oh Percy, Percy, Percy....what has happened to you!

It is hard to imagine the kind of racism that Jackie had to face and endure.

Yikes, without doubt the worst detention ever.

Play ball!

There are teachers who change your life, and then, there's Professor Umbridge.