Shad Hadid And The Forbidden Alchemies
By (Author) George Jreije
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
17th October 2023
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and pe
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction
FIC
Hardback
352
Width 148mm, Height 220mm, Spine 30mm
389g
George Jrejie delivers another thrilling and action-packed middle grade fantasy adventure in this sequel to Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria.
After defeating the necromancers and bringing alchemy back to the Alexandria Academy, Shad Hadid is ready for an exciting second term at school.It doesnt hurt that hes being called a hero, but the new lessons are harder than he expected and his mentor, Kahem, is nowhere to be found.
WhenShad intercepts a letter from an informant with a possible clue for thwarting the necromancers evil plans once and for all, he's determined to help. Joined by his friends, Shad embarks on a perilous journey across Lebanon to track down this secretive stranger.
But shadowy forces lurk around every corner, eager to take revenge on the Alexandria Academy's young heroesand not everyone is as they seem. Unable to tell who they can trust, will Shad and his friends be able to find what they seek and save their school
As Soman Chainani (The School for Good and Evil) noted of the first book: "Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria is a heart-warming, mouth-watering tale packed to the brim with humor, action, and culinary delights. Alchemizing the magic school trope with traditional Lebanese culture, author George Jreije creates a rich one-of-a-kind world that readers wont want to leave. Like a delicious home-cooked meal, this book is straight from the heart, a touching tale about family and friendship that is sure to resonate with children and parents alike."
George Jreije is a Lebanese American author of novels and short stories. When not writing, George enjoys trying tasty Arab desserts or messing with new yoga poses. You can find him in the Northeast or in his native Lebanon, scouring the small country for some delicious baklava. Learn more about George at www.georgejreije.com.