Cindy had been trying to figure out a good balance between 'We just saved the world' and 'final exam.' By the time she did, she was almost a little ashamed by how long it had taken her to realize it ( Read more... )

The island that the Danger Shop was configured to look like was... probably not very much like the one from the book they'd discussed last week. The first hint the students might have of this fact was the giant water slide. Or, really, the entire water park that they were standing in front of ( Read more... )

Today's class was not going to be as polished as Cindy's classes usually were. No answer to any of her contacts in Fabletown or the Farm. Not even to Bigby's super-secret emergency number. That had Cindy on edge, oh yes.

"Today, we'll be talking about meta forLord of the Flies," Cindy said abruptly, as soon as the bell rang. "It's a short novel ( Read more... )

It was entirely possible that students might recognize the layout of the Danger Shop today. It was also possible that they wouldn't. After all, some of them probably hadn't paid any attention to last week's movie ( Read more... )

"Welcome to class," Max said with a grin. "You might have guessed," from the screen, "that we're going to be watching a very educational film today. Pay attention. You'll learn all sorts of important historical facts, and gain a better understanding of the history of the European traditions of honorable combat and chivalry ( Read more... )

"Last week we talked about the nature of humanity." Because when Cindy taught a class, it tended to get pretty thought-provoking. "Today we're going to be dealing with adrenaline, challenge, and victory." Much simpler topics, really ( Read more... )

Hopefully none of her students had eaten themselves into a candy-coma last night. Mostly because Cindy had no intention of stopping or taking it easy on anyone if they had. "Morning," she said breezily. "So, today's class, we're going to discuss the question of what makes us human. In Richard Connell's short story, The Most Dangerous Game, our ( Read more... )

“Honor,” Max began without preamble. “Honor’s a tricky thing. And it can make people do things that seem odd, or stupid, or outright crazy.” Often did, in fact. “Honor isn’t about being rational, really, it’s about holding to a set of beliefs about how people should behave, even when behaving another way might be easier. And the same thing is ( Read more... )

The students might have been disappointed to have Cindy at the head of the class again today; another lecture instead of a more hands-on class. Cindy was unconcerned about their hypothetical disappointment--they'd had two easy weeks already. Time for more learning!

"Today, we're looking at the Japanese national legend, the tale of the Forty-Seven ( Read more... )

"Glad to see you all survived Parent's Weekend," Cindy said. "Considering how stressful dealing with family and friends can be, I've decided to let you guys have an easy week this week."

You all know what that meant, right? Movie day! Complete with coffee, small bowls of buttery popcorn, and those fun little shakers of popcorn flavourings.

"The ( Read more... )