by Lisa McMann
First published 2025
The Forgotten Five face their biggest challenge yet when journalist Martim Palacio exposes their secret identities to the world. President Fuerte uses the revelation to fuel anti-supernatural hatred across Estero, hoping to secure his reelection by painting all kids with powers as threats to society. Leaked footage from their recent missions puts targets on their backs. When reporters discover their monastery sanctuary, the Five realize they're endangering the monks who sheltered them. They must find a new hideout while dodging constant surveillance. Everything comes to a head when they learn President Fuerte plans a major campaign event at the Estero Zoo on election eve. The speech will allegedly feature a mysterious supernatural weapon that could swing the vote in his favor. Now that their faces are plastered across every news outlet, the Five must master the art of disguise to slip into the zoo undetected. They need to stop whatever Fuerte has planned, but going public means risking everything they've fought to protect.
Genres: adventure, contemporary, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: Estero
Period: 21st-century
336 pages · Hardcover · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: violence