Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
Five children who are the offspring of supernatural criminals and who have special abilities of their own leave their isolated tropical home and head to the city of Estero, where they hope to find their parents and the treasure they hid years ago.
Review Quotes: 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
