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?

©2022 Lisa McMann (P)2022 Listening Library

Critic reviews

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

Map of flames

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

Excellent

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

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.

Good book

This was a fun read. Nothing too serious or offensive; hard to find these days.

Love it

Excellent story and storytelling
Plenty of drama and excitement You definitely feel all of the emotions when you read this book highly suggest.  and can't wait to listen to the next one. 

IT WAS GOOD 👍

it was pretty good liked it kept you on the edge after every chapter 😁so it's not the best and not the worst but quite good and interesting 😄

Amazing 😍

A bit confusing🤔 at first but overall it is action packed🏃🏼‍♀️, heartwarming🥰, and I have no problem giving it 5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Not an ordinary child superhero book!

I felt it started a bit slow but I loved it and want to go read the next one!

PARENTS BEWARE

Seems to be a common theme these days that the third book in a series contains some kind of lqbtq indoctrination. Completely unnecessary and unrelated and may I ready UNWANTED in children's books. Authors should be ashamed but of course they aren't . Makes you question their morality for sure. How sad for our children. If I could return all the books from this author I would. I suggest parents go back and rate the 1st books in series like these to warn parents ahead of time. Strange how they must be labeled to include "religion" or "inspiration" if it so much at mentions God and certainly if it mentions Jesus Christ but they can add sexuality without any labeling. if you aren't ashamed why do you hide it? Why not be transparent? Oh, because parents will buy the 1st two books in your series at least so who cares right?