

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
Author: George Jreije
Narrator: Ali Nasser
Unabridged: 8 hr 17 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 10/04/2022
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.
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
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
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
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
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