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X-MenmeetsSpy Kidsin this sequel to the instantNew York TimesbestsellerMap of Flames. Here’s the thrilling second installment in The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from the authorofThe Unwanteds—now in paperback!The forgotten five have made it to Estero to search for their missing supernatural criminal parents. With the help of their new allies, Lada and The Librarian, they’ve managed to find Birdie and Brix’s mother, Elena, and free her from captivity in the presidential palace. Now the president’s henchmen are searching everywhere for the children who broke out Elena, driving the group into hiding in the ancient underground tunnels beneath the city.Meanwhile, President Fuerte is making headlines for his nighttime flights to other countries accompanied by an invisible man. But why would the president who outlawed supernaturals be working with the people he supposedly hates? And could it be that some of the five’s own parents are helping him?The fantasy adventure

當《X-Men》遇上《Spy Kids》。十五年前，一群擁有超自然能力的罪犯逃離城市，隱居於偏遠島嶼；如今，只留下五個孩子，各自帶著不同能力與未解的身世。當 Birdie 發現一張通往祕密藏匿處的地圖，與一句指引前往城市的留言，五人被迫離開唯一熟悉的世界。他們第一次面對文明、科技與規則，也第一次理解「超能力」在外界意味著危險。故事以明快節奏推進，在追逐與抉擇之間，細膩描寫手足般的情誼與失去後的前行。適合喜愛緊湊情節的讀者。X-Men meets Spy Kids in the new middle-grade series from the New York Times bestselling author, Lisa McMann (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 fat