![George Jreije's book is a middle-grade contemporary fantasy novel featuring alchemy and Middle Eastern desserts. Photo: George Jreije](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JU3K3D7XAFDHRKFLKQYYGA2HUU.jpg?smart=true&auth=c86d2c0c8d739f3015ac3aa24b7ed993ee5068046aca0f3d8a7713300e16e31d&width=400&height=225)
George Jreije's book is a middle-grade contemporary fantasy novel featuring alchemy and Middle Eastern desserts. Photo: George Jreije
George Jreije's book is a middle-grade contemporary fantasy novel featuring alchemy and Middle Eastern desserts. Photo: George Jreije
Debut author George Jreije creates Harry Potter-style world with an Arab twist
Lebanese-American writer has released Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria