SOLVED. YA - about kids with abilities possibly in a home or institution for kids with “problems.” Possibly a blue cover with a single-word title. [s]

[Jose]

I read this around 2002-2004. It was during my 7th grade English class. I think some kids had telepathy, fire starter abilities... can’t really remember the rest.

[Tabitha]

Hidden Talents sounds like it could fit! One kid was telepathic and considered a 'cheater', and one was pyrotechnic and kept accidentally starting fires, though his lighter he carried was empty. They were at a juvie like institution.

[Jose]

That’s it!! Thank you so much!!

[Kris]

Glad you found your book, Jose. This is a popular one - requested and found 11 times in this group.