Map of Flames (the Forgotten Five, Book 1)

Description: "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--Birdie, Brix, Seven, Tenner, and Cabot--each with superpowers of their own. After her father's death, Birdie finds a map among his things that leads to a secret stash...and 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?

Review Quotes: Praise for Map of Flames

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"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