George Jreije​

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Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

Twelve-year-old Shad Hadid is an aspiring baker who’s life is uprooted when he discovers he’s descended from a long line of alchemists and sent to the mysterious Alexandria Academy. Only, his arrival at the school awakens a nefarious force long lurking in the shadows, and he’ll soon learn he holds the key to either stopping—or unleashing—their evil plot.

Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: October 4, 2022
ISBN: 9780063094819

Alexandria Academy offers a fresh take on magic schools with dark secrets, and Shad and his friends, most of whom are Middle Eastern and North African, are engaging. A refreshing adventure featuring family, friendship, and the power of creating new recipes. — Kirkus Reviews

"A magical and enthralling adventure, George Jreije conjures a truly magnificent tale of intrigue, loss, humor, and, most importantly, the courage of a young boy to fully recognize his potential as a powerful alchemist. I can't WAIT for Arab boys to get the representation they deserve!"  — Jamar J. Perry, author of Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms

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AMAZON | B&N | INDIEBOUND

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George Jreije is the Lebanese-American author of SHAD HADID AND THE ALCHEMISTS OF ALEXANDRIA (HarperCollins, 2022) as well as short stories published in collaboration with UNICEF. When not writing, he can be found doing yoga or reading.​

GeorgeJreije.com

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Tags​: Middle Grade, ​Fantasy, Retelling, BIPOC