Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile

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! 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?

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. 

Product details

• Authors: George Jreije
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.05.2025
• EAN: 9780063382244
• ISBN: 978-0-06-338224-4
• No. of pages: 288
• Series: Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Middle Eastern & Arab American, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Middle Eastern & Arab American