Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile by George Jreije - SIGNED!

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! 

Our review:

Those who have previously read Jreije's Shad Hadid series will already know they are in for a treat, but those starting with his Bashir books will also be pleasantly surprised.  Young Bashir takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through hazards thrown in his way by magical spirits heck-bent on retrieving a magical ring from his hand, along with the powerful jinn living within it. 

Along the way we meet best friends, new allies, delicious Middle Eastern food, and my favorite, glimpses into how Bashir finds ways to creatively avoid violent conflict in the midst of strife, while navigating the long-standing agendas of power-hungry adults.  This little gem of a book is sprinkled with adventure and delights, and reminders that in the midst of the distractions of our everyday personal struggles, we can still make choices that help change the world around us in powerful, positive ways.  Hooray for Bashir!

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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?