George Jrejie delivers another thrilling and action-packed middle
grade fantasy adventure in this sequel to Shad Hadid and the Alchemists
of Alexandria.
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, will Shad and his friends be able to
find what they seek and save their school?
As Soman Chainani (The School for Good and Evil) noted of the first
book: "Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria is a heart-warming,
mouth-watering tale packed to the brim with humor, action, and culinary
delights. Alchemizing the magic school trope with traditional Lebanese
culture, author George Jreije creates a rich one-of-a-kind world that
readers won't want to leave. Like a delicious home-cooked meal, this
book is straight from the heart, a touching tale about family and
friendship that is sure to resonate with children and parents alike."
