BASHIR BOUTROS AND THE FORGOTTEN REALM

Bashir Boutros and his bonded jinn, Yani, once again face monsters, demons, and other dangers in this duology closer.

After defeating the demon Ali Adin and saving the realms, Bashir was hoping for a quiet, ordinary school year. But when a strange girl named Katie and her jinn, Huda, attack him and his friends, Bashir has a sinking feeling that this isn’t going to be. As the danger grows and the Council of the Magi’s secret hideout is discovered and destroyed, Bashir realizes that an even greater danger is looming—one that could destroy everything he and his friends fought hard to protect. Back in a world of Magi, monsters, magical artifacts, and traveling through portals, Bashir, his good friend Farrah, his cousin Wassim, and the friends he made in the previous book must work together to stop Katie and the powerful and ancient “jinn bully” Huda, who are bent on revenge, and save the realms once again. Bashir must be braver than ever, stay true to himself, and not let his anger overwhelm him or dictate his actions. He refuses to turn away from the challenge, trusting in the goodness of others and offering second chances even when others caution him not to. Jreije captures Bashir’s compassion, courage, and love for his family and friends, portraying his Lebanese American identity by immersing readers in family life, language, and vivid descriptions of food.

A thrilling conclusion to a magical and gripping adventure.