Map of Flames (The Forgotten Five, Book 1)

By: Lisa McMann

Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker

X-Men meets Spy Kids in this instant New York Times bestseller! Here’s the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from the author of The Unwanteds.

Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Over time, seven of them disappeared without a trace, presumed captured or killed. And now, the remaining one has died.

Left behind to fend for themselves are the criminals’ five children, each with superpowers of their own: Birdie can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic abilities and can heal quickly. Tenner can swim like a fish and can see in the dark and hear from a distance. Seven’s skin camouflages to match whatever is around him. Cabot hasn’t shown signs of any unusual power—yet.

Then one day Birdie finds a map among her father’s things that leads to a secret stash. There is also a note:

Go to Estero, find your mother, and give her the map.

The five have lived their entire lives in isolation. What would it mean to follow the map to a strange world full of things they’ve only heard about, like cell phones, cars, and electricity? A world where, thanks to their parents, being supernatural is a crime?

Critic reviews

Praise for Map of Flames:

A New York Times Bestseller
An Indie Bestseller

"This new series blends science fiction with the animal kingdom, highlighting incredible feats of nature alongside a compelling quest to survive . . . Middle graders seeking a new twist on science fiction and superpower heroism will find this fast-paced first installment the answer to their search." —School Library Journal

"[Addresses] complicated family dynamics, grief, and the ups and downs of friendship . . . Entertaining and meaningful." —Booklist

“Lisa McMann is a unique talent who creates richly imagined worlds where children discover hidden talents, overcome insurmountable challenges, and learn to live with both hope and loss.” —Brightly

"Supernaturally cool." —Kirkus Reviews

"An alternating third-person perspective deftly depicts the five friends struggling to remain together as they navigate contemporary technologies, all the while employing their superpowers to survive in a dangerous new environment." —Publishers Weekly

Map of flames

I really like the book I think kids will like it so much and yeah

Really Good Book

I really loved the storyline and all the characters in the book! I loved the Unwanteds by this author and this book is like it. I have not got to the other books in this series so I do not know if they are the same.All in all tho I liked the story.

Excellent

This was an excellent middle grade book with lots of action and a good clear storyline. I enjoyed the characters and the narrator did a good job.

Excellent

McMann has done it again. Another great story that keeps you interested and coming back for more.

Liked it.

it was a pretty good book. at first it was a little slow then it picked up! I loved all the characters and the narration was amazing 😁😆 I think its also perfect for a family book no inappropriate things at all! it was full of adventure, superpowers, and amazing characters😎