Bashir Boutros and the Forgotten Realm: A Middle Grade Fantasy about Kids Battling a Jinn to Save the World

by George Jreije

From George Jreije, author of the acclaimed Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria series, comes the exhilarating conclusion to the Bashir Boutros duology in which Bashir and his friends find themselves and the fate of the realms threatened by an unexpected force: a vengeful jinn more powerful and ancient than Yani himself.

With Ali Adin defeated and the realms at peace once again, Bashir Boutros is hoping for a normal school year. Well, as normal as things can get when you have a powerful jinn for a friend and you’re a member of the secret Council of Magi.

But when a girl wearing a mysterious pendant attacks the Magi’s hideout, Bashir and his friends quickly find themselves threatened by a jinn more powerful and ancient than his own. Worse, the girl and her jinn are hungry for revenge. Facing a final battle for the realms, Bashir will have to weigh whether or not staying true to himself will cost him the world that he loves. . .

288 pages, Hardcover

Published May 19, 2026

Reviews

[Aya Khalil · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son and I enjoyed reading this middle grade novel by one of our favorite authors, George Jrieje! We especially loved the authenticity of Arabic culture and language. We were hooked the entire time!

[Bozhena Levine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you HarperAudio Children’s, HarperCollins, and NetGalley for the advanced electronic audio review copy of this book. This is a conclusion to the Bashir Boutros duology and it didn’t disappoint. Full of nonstop action, adventure, great characters, friendships, and wonderful storytelling by Ali Nasser (his narration truly brought the story to life and greatly enhanced the listening experience) — I really enjoyed this quick read. Definitely recommend this middle grade series to anyone who enjoys fast paced action adventure fantasy fiction.

[Bibliohiker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. This was another great read by George Jreije. Bashir finds more friends and help in this action packed adventure! I love the various foods in the books as well. It was definitely an unexpected surprise towards the end.