I went to an alternative high school and one of the advantages of that was being able to help shape my own curriculum. Instead of having to read the standards like My Darling, My Hamburger, my teachers guided me towards quality literature that fit my own particular interests like fantasy and history. I have to give credit to my teacher Wendy for introducing me to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Now, I have to admit that for some reason, I