11 must-read magic books like Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria by George Jreije

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Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

By: George Jreije

4.12

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Shad Hadid is an aspiring baker whose life is uprooted when he discovers he’s desce…

If you liked the magic plot in Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria by George Jreije , here is a list of 11 books like this:

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1. Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

By: Esme Symes-Smith

4.43

Format: 389 pages, Hardcover

In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old her… read more

Similar categories in Esme Symes-Smith's Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"Fear is not an excuse for abuse."

-Esme Symes-Smith, Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

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2. The Night Compass (Wilderlore, #4)

By: Amanda Foody

4.59

Format: 464 pages, Hardcover

Barclay and his friends race to find a legendary beast in the Wilderlands before their enemy in thi… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Foody's The Night Compass (Wilderlore, #4) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
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3. The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading

By: James Patterson

3.92

Format: 335 pages, Hardcover

Booksellers and librarians are superheroes, saving lives every single day. Here are their amazing, … read more

Similar categories in James Patterson's The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • audiobook
"Different books speak to us at different times."

-James Patterson, The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading

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4. Everywhere Blue

By: Joanne Rossmassler Fritz

4.08

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A brother's disappearance turns one family upside down, revealing painful secrets that threaten the… read more

Similar categories in Joanne Rossmassler Fritz's Everywhere Blue book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • young adult
Cover of The Unforgettable Logan Foster (Logan Foster, #1) by Shawn  Peters

5. The Unforgettable Logan Foster (Logan Foster, #1)

By: Shawn Peters

4.03

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Packed with superheroes, supervillains, and epic showdowns between good and evil, The Unforgettable… read more

Similar categories in Shawn Peters's The Unforgettable Logan Foster (Logan Foster, #1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of The Accidental Apprentice (Wilderlore, #1) by Amanda Foody

6. The Accidental Apprentice (Wilderlore, #1)

By: Amanda Foody

4.26

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Wo… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Foody's The Accidental Apprentice (Wilderlore, #1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of Witchlings (Witchlings, #1) by Claribel A. Ortega

7. Witchlings (Witchlings, #1)

By: Claribel A. Ortega

4.15

Format: 334 pages, Hardcover

A magical adventure for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and Nevermoor, about three witchlings … read more

Similar categories in Claribel A. Ortega's Witchlings (Witchlings, #1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of The Kingdom Over the Sea (The Kingdom Over the Sea #1) by Zohra Nabi

8. The Kingdom Over the Sea (The Kingdom Over the Sea #1)

By: Zohra Nabi

4.13

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Aru Shah meets One Thousand and One Nights in this lavish middle grade adventure following a girl w… read more

Similar categories in Zohra Nabi's The Kingdom Over the Sea (The Kingdom Over the Sea #1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow

9. Simon Sort of Says

By: Erin Bow

4.31

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a ho… read more

Similar categories in Erin Bow's Simon Sort of Says book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • audiobook
"Dad picks Denver [to get his rabies shots], and he's totally fine, but he's going to be away for three days. "Just like Jesus," Mom says. I can hear the phone say, "Isobel!"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"In the tabernacle did the [squirrel]--" "Eat the Host?" says Dad. "Yes he did." "And was it--" "Consecrated?" says Dad. "Yes it was." ... "What, uh, happened to the squirrel?" "That squirrel is now 3…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

"The dog- Todd?- looks up from its leaking beer, puffs a sigh, then crosses the room to head-butt the fridge door closed. "Ummm" I manage "Did you see he got a--" "It's okay," she says. "He only has o…"

-Erin Bow, Simon Sort of Says

Cover of The Manifestor Prophecy (Nic Blake and the Remarkables, #1) by Angie Thomas

10. The Manifestor Prophecy (Nic Blake and the Remarkables, #1)

By: Angie Thomas

4.19

Format: 354 pages, Hardcover

Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle grade debut with the lau… read more

Similar categories in Angie Thomas's The Manifestor Prophecy (Nic Blake and the Remarkables, #1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • audiobook
  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
Cover of Hamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna Alkaf

11. Hamra and the Jungle of Memories

By: Hanna Alkaf

4.05

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the… read more

Similar categories in Hanna Alkaf's Hamra and the Jungle of Memories book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of Ravenfall (Ravenfall #1) by Kalyn Josephson

12. Ravenfall (Ravenfall #1)

By: Kalyn Josephson

3.92

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

One magical inn, two kids with supernatural powers, and an ancient Celtic creature trying to destro… read more

Similar categories in Kalyn Josephson's Ravenfall (Ravenfall #1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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13. Not Quite a Ghost

By: Anne Ursu

4.08

Format: 277 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy comes an unforgettable and … read more

Similar categories in Anne Ursu's Not Quite a Ghost book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • audiobook
  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
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14. Gold Mountain

By: Betty G. Yee

3.81

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Working on the Transcontinental Railroad promises a fortune—for those who survive. Growing up in… read more

Similar categories in Betty G. Yee's Gold Mountain book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • fiction
  • young adult
  • audiobook
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15. Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II

By: Adam Gidwitz

4.17

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the firs… read more

Similar categories in Adam Gidwitz's Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of Hollowthorn (Ravenfall #2) by Kalyn Josephson

16. Hollowthorn (Ravenfall #2)

By: Kalyn Josephson

4.07

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

In this spellbinding sequel to Ravenfall, two kids with supernatural powers must venture into the O… read more

Similar categories in Kalyn Josephson's Hollowthorn (Ravenfall #2) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fantasy
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17. The Prince of Nowhere

By: Rochelle Hassan

3.92

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Roda isn't afraid of the monsters that roam the wilds of the Aerlands. She's safe in her small town… read more

Similar categories in Rochelle Hassan's The Prince of Nowhere book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • audiobook
  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
Cover of The Last Fallen Realm (Gifted Clans, #3) by Graci Kim

18. The Last Fallen Realm (Gifted Clans, #3)

By: Graci Kim

4.22

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the thrilling conclusion to Graci Kim's best-selling Gift… read more

Similar categories in Graci Kim's The Last Fallen Realm (Gifted Clans, #3) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller

19. Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books

By: Kirsten Miller

4.19

Format: 298 pages, Hardcover

The provocative and hilarious summer read that will have book lovers cheering and everyone talking!… read more

Similar categories in Kirsten Miller's Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • fiction
  • audiobook
Cover of Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans, 1) by Isi Hendrix

20. Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans, 1)

By: Isi Hendrix

4.35

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

The first book in a fast-paced, witty, and big-hearted debut Afrofantasy trilogy about a twelve-yea… read more

Similar categories in Isi Hendrix's Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans, 1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria by George Jreije

21. Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

By: George Jreije

4.12

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Shad Hadid is an aspiring baker whose life is uprooted when he discovers he’s desce… read more

Similar categories in George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • audiobook
  • childrens
  • adventure
  • alchemy
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • juvenile
Cover of No One Leaves the Castle by Christopher Healy

22. No One Leaves the Castle

By: Christopher Healy

4.02

Format: 376 pages, Hardcover

The Lilac. The bard songs say that she’s the world’s most fearsome bounty hunter. That there’s no c… read more

Similar categories in Christopher Healy's No One Leaves the Castle book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of Nura and the Immortal Palace by M.T. Khan

23. Nura and the Immortal Palace

By: M.T. Khan

3.95

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy… read more

Similar categories in M.T. Khan's Nura and the Immortal Palace book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind (Momo Arashima #1) by Misa Sugiura

24. Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind (Momo Arashima #1)

By: Misa Sugiura

3.91

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

All Momo wants for her twelfth birthday is a normal life--a life like everyone else's. At home, she… read more

Similar categories in Misa Sugiura's Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind (Momo Arashima #1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko

25. The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

By: Gennifer Choldenko

4.55

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko’s gr… read more

Similar categories in Gennifer Choldenko's The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • juvenile
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • audiobook
Cover of Lioness of Punjab by Anita Jari Kharbanda​

26. Lioness of Punjab

By: Anita Jari Kharbanda​

4.24

Format: 316 pages, Hardcover

“We will fight here,” I commanded the warriors. “We are strong. We will have no fear. As Sikh warri… read more

Similar categories in Anita Jari Kharbanda​'s Lioness of Punjab book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • fiction
  • young adult
Cover of The Turning Pointe by Vanessa L. Torres

27. The Turning Pointe

By: Vanessa L. Torres

4.13

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A novel about a teenage Latinx girl finding freedom through dance and breaking expectations in 1980… read more

Similar categories in Vanessa L. Torres's The Turning Pointe book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • fiction
  • young adult
Cover of Frances and the Monster (The Frances Stenzel Series, 1) by Refe Tuma

28. Frances and the Monster (The Frances Stenzel Series, 1)

By: Refe Tuma

4.15

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

What would you do if you accidentally brought a monster to life and set him loose on your town? … read more

Similar categories in Refe Tuma's Frances and the Monster (The Frances Stenzel Series, 1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"Hobbes's voice remained calm. "We can always go home. The creature will be apprehended eventually—perhaps by our zealous Constable Montavon. There is no shame in defeat." "Of course there's shame in …"

-Refe Tuma, Frances and the Monster (The Frances Stenzel Series, 1)

Cover of The Last Rhee Witch (The Last Rhee Witch #1) by Jenna Lee-Yun

29. The Last Rhee Witch (The Last Rhee Witch #1)

By: Jenna Lee-Yun

4.43

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

For fans of The Last Fallen Star, Witchlings, and Ghost Squad, a heartfelt middle grade debut where… read more

Similar categories in Jenna Lee-Yun's The Last Rhee Witch (The Last Rhee Witch #1) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
Cover of Youth Group by Jordan  Morris

30. Youth Group

By: Jordan Morris

4.12

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

When Kay reluctantly agreed to join the youth group at Stone Mission Church in Orange County Califo… read more

Similar categories in Jordan Morris's Youth Group book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • young adult
Cover of The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues (Swifts, #2) by Beth Lincoln

31. The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues (Swifts, #2)

By: Beth Lincoln

4.57

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Shenanigan Swift is headed to Paris, where new mysteries and new relatives await. The hilarious, qu… read more

Similar categories in Beth Lincoln's The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues (Swifts, #2) book and George Jreije's Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"We built through invasion and war, theft and murder, plague and the sacking of empires, until our cities were graveyards, and our mouths were graveyards, and our speech is the speech of the dead."

-Beth Lincoln, The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues (Swifts, #2)

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Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

Esme Symes-Smith

4.43

Transform Your Habits

Everywhere Blue

Joanne Rossmassler Fritz

4.08

Transform Your Habits

The Unforgettable Logan Foster (Logan Foster, #1)

Shawn Peters

4.03

Transform Your Habits

The Accidental Apprentice (Wilderlore, #1)

Amanda Foody

4.26

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The Lost Library

Rebecca Stead

4.14

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Greenwild (Greenwild, #1)

Pari Thomson

4.20

Transform Your Habits

The Curious Vanishing of Beatrice Willoughby

G.Z. Schmidt

3.95

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Pari Thomson

4.38

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