Out Of This World

Brad was on top of the world because there were only 30 minutes left of school before summer break began. He was feeling over the moon because tomorrow Brad was going to Disneyland with his family for 5 whole days.

Brad was going to Disneyland with his family for 5 whole days. He was supposed to be checking out books from the school library for his summer reading list, but instead, Brad was spacing out, day dreaming about Disneyland. Brad didn’t even hear Mrs. Jacob’s come up behind him and say “Earth to Brad. I have been watching you doodle in your notebook for the past 20 minutes. Come back down to earth and pick out some books for your summer reading list before the bell rings.”

“Oops. Sorry Mrs. Jacobs. I guess I have been such a space cadet since my parents told me that they planned a surprise trip to Disneyland with the whole family,” Brad sheepishly replied. “What a small world! My husband and I are leaving tomorrow with our 8 year old daughter to Disneyland. Maybe we will see you there at the park,” Mrs. Jacobs exclaimed. 

“That would be fun to see you Mrs. Jacobs. Well, I better get back to work,” laughed Brad. “Yes, you should Brad. It would do you a world of good to check out as many books as you can. You could get a lot of your reading finished during your trip to Disneyland,” Mrs. Jacobs said as she walked off to check on some other students.

“Is Mrs. Jacobs from Mars? I don’t plan on doing any reading on my trip!” thought Brad as he walked over to the science fiction section of the school library. Brad found a couple of cool science fiction books and a mystery novel just in time before the bell rang.

As he walked out of the library, Brad called to Mrs. Jacobs “I hope your vacation is paradise on earth. See ya next year!” As Brad walked down the hallway, a giant grin was painted on Brad’s face as he visualized his family screaming at the top of their lungs on Space Mountain.