Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile [Audiobook]

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From George Jreije, author of the acclaimed Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria series, comes the first book in a new high-stakes middle grade fantasy. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Rick Riordan Presents line!

Shy, eleven-year-old Bashir Boutros dreads going back to America after an amazing summer in Lebanon. He's always felt invisible back home, where he doesn't have any real friends. Then, Bashir makes a lucky discovery--a long-lost ring containing a jinn whose magical aura brings power to those who wield it.

But the ring's untold power makes Bashir a target for monsters--including Ali Adin, the world's most dangerous demon. When Ali Adin kidnaps Bashir's parents, Bashir joins forces with an ancient society sworn to protect the world from supernatural beings. Together, they set off on a race to stop Ali Adin from conquering the world as Bashir attempts to harness the ring's abilities.

But great power comes at what cost

Author Bio

George Jreije is the Lebanese American author of the Shad Hadid children's fantasy series as well as the upcoming graphic novel, Tarik's Bazaar Adventure, both with HarperCollins. He has also written short stories published in collaboration with UNICEF. When not writing, George enjoys scouring the world for tasty Arab pastries, messing with new yoga poses, and meeting fellow bookworms. Learn more about George at www.georgejreije.com. Ali Nasser is an Egyptian actor, writer, and voice talent based in New York. After studying theater and film at the American University in Cairo, Ali started his career playing a recurring role on Lahazat Harega, the Egyptian adaptation of the hit TV show ER, while serving as a voice actor for the Disney Channel in the Middle East. Ali later helped found ACT, a nonprofit theater organization that staged multiple English-speaking productions in Cairo. Upon moving to New York in 2014, Ali trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade and the William Esper Studio and has appeared on TV shows, short films, and off-Broadway productions. He also lent his voice to multiple highly reviewed audiobooks such as The Other Americans, 99 Nights in Logar, and A Universe of Wishes.