Start with the first mission
Begin with Map of Flames; later books assume readers know the team's powers and family mystery.
Book Series · 7 Books
The Forgotten Five Books
In order from Map of Flames to Forever Rogue.
Seven fast-paced adventures follow supernatural siblings who leave their hidden island to find their missing parents and resist a government that fears people with powers.
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Reading order
How to Read The Forgotten Five
Read Map of Flames through Forever Rogue in numbered publication order. The mystery of the children's parents, their developing powers, and the conflict in Estero continue directly from one book to the next.
Forever Rogue is book 7 and the finale. Penguin Random House lists all seven books as one series, so there are no separate novellas or companion volumes to add between the numbered adventures.
Sources: Penguin Random House's official series page, Penguin Random House's Forever Rogue page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The children face capture, surveillance, mind control, explosions, fights, and an authoritarian government that persecutes people with supernatural abilities. Their parents are missing and sometimes believed dead, and the ongoing political danger becomes more intense as the series progresses. The action is written for middle-grade readers, with friendship, teamwork, and family reunion driving the story.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$1797
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Map of Flames
By Lisa McMann
Five kids with powers must navigate a world where their abilities are outlawed. Can they uncover their past and survive?
384 pages· 81,193 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
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Hardcover
Summary: In a hidden tropical haven, five children of vanished supernatural criminals discover a map that could change everything. Birdie, Brix, Tenner, Seven, and Cabot must venture into a world where their powers are forbidden. As they seek answers about their mysterious pasts, they face the daunting challenge of navigating a society filled with unfamiliar technology and danger. Will they find their missing mother and uncover the truth, or will their journey lead to peril? Embark on an adventure where every step could reveal a secret or a threat.
In reading order
The Forgotten Five Series
7 books · Published 2022–2026
#1
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Map of Flames
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Five kids with powers must navigate a world where their abilities are outlawed. Can they uncover their past and survive?
#2
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$1697
The Invisible Spy
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Five kids hide from a president's henchmen while uncovering secrets about their supernatural parents.
#3
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$1697
Rebel Undercover
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
A group of young heroes faces betrayal and a corrupt leader in a city on the brink of chaos.
#4
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$1697
Dangerous Allies
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
A group of young heroes must decide who to trust as they battle a corrupt regime with supernatural forces closing in.
#5
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$1797
Operation Chaos
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
A group of young supernaturals must rescue their friends and thwart a corrupt president's war.
#6
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$1797
Masters of Disguise
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
Supernatural kids on the run must outsmart a corrupt president before an election changes everything.
#7
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Forever Rogue
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026
A corrupt leader's hypnotic grip threatens a nation. Can a team of young supers break the spell and restore justice?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Forgotten Five series?
There are 7 books in the Forgotten Five series. It began with Map of Flames in 2022, and the newest book, Forever Rogue, was published in 2026.
What order should you read the Forgotten Five books in?
Start with Map of Flames and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.
What ages are the Forgotten Five books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Forgotten Five book is the longest?
Map of Flames (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 81,193 words (384 pages).
Which Forgotten Five book is the shortest?
Operation Chaos (Book #5) is the shortest at 68,399 words (320 pages).
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The people who bring The Forgotten Five to life.
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