Scourge: The Kiss of Death

Shows young people that magic, sorcery, and super-powers are not required to succeed

As though pulled from today’s headlines, the eponymous title Scourge is a highly contagious and deadly disease Will appeal to fans of George R.R. Martin who prefer a medieval adventure story with a PG-13 rating Fosters the concept that inward qualities eclipse outward appearances Honestly explores the challenges of being different in a world that prizes conformity Demonstrates that coming to terms with one’s heritage-while sometimes costly-is ultimately freeing This coming-of-age story illustrates that the journey to self-acceptance is often painful Emphasizes the sine qua non of being true to oneself