Young Elites, The

In this fantasy world, a blood fever has killed all adults who contracted it and surviving children developed strange markings—the malfettos—and some also have superhuman powers—the Young Elites. The Inquisitors have the job of searching out the Young Elites and killing them. When Adelina is sentenced to death, the Young Elites rescue her and want her help on a dangerous mission but Adelina wants to save her sister who is held by the Inquisitors. Where will her loyalties lie? This fast-paced novel is suitable for literature circles and independent reading for grade 8-10 students. Presents themes of the other or outsider, power and control, loyalty, and difficult choices.