Coming July 14…Famous Anonymous 2: Undercover Summer
Four neighborhood friends find sudden fame with a series of viral videos…only no one knows it’s them. Hannah Montana for the TikTok generation!
Introducing Sophie, Gus, Luke, and Harper. One night, they throw on some costumes and make a funny video. When the video blows up, the kids become famous. Well, famous… and anonymous. Because no one can tell who they really are—and their parents must never find out.
The adventures continue! Book 2, Undercover Summer, is available wherever you buy books on July 14, 2026!
School’s out, but summer break isn’t much of a vacation for Sophie, Gus, Luke, and Harper. They’re too busy making new videos for Cre8. They’ve got to get the clicks and keep their massive fan base!
But as they balance video production with the usual host of summer activities – and try to keep the neighborhood sleuth, Olivia, off their case — a competing social media platform threatens to eclipse Cre8 and their entire following.
When another group of Valleyville kids becomes the newest online sensation, the crew must confront the differences between being anonymously famous versus famous-famous. They too could get everything they want — starring roles, more friends, freedom to break out of certain roles they feel stuck in — if they just unmasked themselves. But is that worth it?
This question, and more, will be answered in this fun and fast-paced sequel perfect for kids new to phones and social media, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of becoming an influencer.
The reviews are in!
Booklist says: “A cautionary tale full of individuality and humor, Baden’s novel rings true in this moment and is filled with contemporary lingo and believable middle-grade situational complications. Each main character is distinct and relatable, getting an equal share of the narration and the limelight. Their story comes to a satisfying conclusion with the promise of more adventures to come. An appealing story that will be an easy sell.”
Kirkus says: “Seeking fame through social media, four friends end up truthfully examining themselves in this amusing and thoughtful series opener…Absorbing and thought-provoking.”
Publishers Weekly says: “Alternating between the four protagonists’ recognizable perspectives, which are peppered with contemporary slang (“We left no crumbs”), Baden (Buried Secrets) delivers an of-the-moment cautionary tale about the highs and lows of internet fame for kids of the Digital Age.”