Shad Hadid and the Forbidden Alchemies

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

In this thrilling sequel to the “refreshing” (Kirkus) middle grade fantasy adventure Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria by George Jreije, Shad and his friends must venture beyond the safety of the Alexandria Academy if they’re to stop the nefarious necromancers. 

After defeating the necromancers and bringing alchemy back to the Alexandria Academy, Shad Hadid is ready for an exciting second term at school. It doesn’t hurt that he’s being called a hero, but the new lessons are harder than he expected and his mentor, Kahem, is nowhere to be found. When Shad 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 heroes—and not everyone is as they seem. Unable to tell who they can trust, can Shad and his friends find what they seek and save their school?George Jreije delivers another thrilling and action-packed adventure in this sequel to Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria.

About the Author

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.