Bashir Boutros and the Jewel of the Nile

Written by George Jreije

Book #1 in the Bashir Boutros series

A boy finds a magical ring, attracting dangerous foes and risking everything to save his family.

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288 pages· 63,623 words· Est. 9 hour read· ~920L

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Bookroo's summary

Bashir Boutros, an eleven-year-old feeling invisible in America, discovers a powerful ring with a jinn inside. This discovery thrusts him into a perilous world where monsters, including the fearsome demon Ali Adin, seek its power. When his parents are kidnapped, Bashir must ally with an ancient society to thwart Ali Adin's world-conquering plans. As he races against time, Bashir learns that wielding great power comes with a heavy price. Can he master the ring's abilities and save his family, or will the cost be too great?

From the publisher

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?

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