Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alex..., George Jreije
Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alex..., George Jreije
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Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

Author: George Jreije

Narrator: Ali Nasser

Unabridged: 8 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 10/04/2022


Synopsis

You are invited to the Alexandria Academy . . .Twelve-year-old Shad Hadid has never quite fit in. The other kids at school don’t understand him, so he spends most of his time alone, cooking for his teta and daydreaming of opening his own Arabic bakery full of tasty treats. But when Shad is attacked by a shadowy monster, he learns his late baba was an alchemist with the ability to mix charms, elixirs, and mists—and he’s one too!Then Shad receives an invitation to the mysterious Alexandria Academy, a fabled school for alchemists, where he hopes he’ll find safety and learn more about the ancient science. But when he arrives, no one at the school seems to know what alchemy is! As Shad digs deeper into the mystery, he discovers a sinister evil lurking in the shadows, and only he holds the key to stopping—or fulfilling—their plans.With danger at every turn and the fate of the alchemy world on the line, can Shad save his friends and defeat this sinister foe?

About George Jreije

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 georgejreije.com. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate on October 04, 2022

What really shines in this book is the author's unapologetic love for Lebanese culture! From the food to the family conventions to the descriptions of how main character Shad's family learned and practiced alchemy back home in Lebanon, this whole book is a love letter to Lebanese kids all over the w......more

Goodreads review by Alysa on May 28, 2022

SHAD HADID AND THE ALCHEMISTS OF ALEXANDRIA is an immensely fun, smart, and deeply warm-hearted adventure. Rich with Lebanese culture (and food!!!), mythology and history Jreije's debut offers the reader a fantastic ride. Shad is the kindest and dearest of mcs and I cannot wait to Thank you to Harpe......more

Goodreads review by Esme on May 09, 2022

Shad Hadid is the next hero of MG fantasy. Armed with an instinct for baking and alchemy, along with his friends, he will take down the bullies and prove that small = mighty! BOOK 2 NOW PLEASE!......more

Goodreads review by Mark on May 27, 2022

What worked: Shad moved with his father to the United States from Lebanon, so the Arabic culture is a big part of the story. Shad lives with his grandma, his Teta, since his father, his Baba, died in a car accident. He stops by a local bakery daily to enjoy the delicious aromas and to watch the baker......more

Goodreads review by Ahmad on May 30, 2022

One side note: Shad was my SUPPORT SYSTEM against all the difficulties I faced last month! Without this book, I wouldn’t be able to survive the pressure from academia and Lebanon’s situation. 1. SHAD HADID is all about food, farts, and friendship. I LOVE every elements of it! It’s an MG book but it......more