The Initiation Quotes

“Brianna giggled again. She was like one of those annoying toys that made sounds when you pressed its tummy but then didn’t shut up for ages. It was a shame that I couldn’t switch her off by taking her batteries out.”
― Katrina Kahler, The Initiation

“Surely, they weren’t actually serious, they couldn't actually think about leaving me here?”
― Katrina Kahler, The Initiation

“home,”
― Katrina Kahler, The Initiation

“Seriously, I only had two bags to last me a whole term in this place. This lame place had even lamer rules about our clothes. Apparently, we were only allowed to wear what we wanted after lessons on weekdays and on a Sunday after church. Even worse than the fact I had to wear a hideous uniform and go to church…was the fact that they had school lessons on a Saturday!!! I left dad lugging the suitcases and followed mom into the high ceilinged, musty smelling entrance. Portraits of stern-faced looking men and women filled the walls. “Jeez.” I rolled my eyes. It was official, this place was more like a prison than a school.”
― Katrina Kahler, The Initiation

“What can you tell me about the magma chamber of a volcano?” he asked the class. Immediately several kids shot their arms up into the air, including Sydney. Only she didn’t wait for him to ask her to answer. “It’s where the lava is formed before it is released through the vent, that’s so magnanimous,” Sydney smiled. “Firstly, I advise you not to speak unless you’ve been spoken to,” he stared at her. “Secondly I expect you to write me three paragraphs where you use the word magnanimous correctly.” The class sniggered including me. Mr. Thompson's eyes darted from one-kid-to-the-next. “Silence,” he said sternly.”
― Katrina Kahler, The Initiation

“Sydney may have passed the test, but she’s no match for me. After all, I am the original wild child, and I rule this school.”
― Katrina Kahler, The Initiation