Book #9: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
This is a very sweet book. It's about the adventures of an unusually small mouse, Despereaux Tilling, the princess he loves, a servant girl who wants to be princess and a rat who is determined to bring them all to ruin. It's a magical fairy tale that I think even boys would enjoy. I give this book 5 stars. 
"Nothing is sweeter in this sad world than the sound of someone you love calling your name. Nothing." (p. 258)
The job hunt is over!
Yesterday evening, I accepted a job as a 6th grade teacher. I will be on B track which means I start July 27th. Though I only get a 3 week summer (next year) I do get the ENTIRE month of December off. That is freaking amazing! And we have Thanksgiving break, go to school for 5 days, go off track for 3 weeks. Pretty sweet. I think I'm going to like this track business. I am very excited to get started and I think this school will be a very good fit for me. I am going to tour the school and meet my team some time next week (probably Wednesday) and I'll keep everyone updated.
