Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Day of Fire |
2014 |
Buy |
| A Sea of Sorrow |
2017 |
Buy |
Beatrix Greene#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Haunting of Beatrix Greene |
2021 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Alexander the Fabulous |
2004 |
Buy |
| Alexander the Great Rocks the World |
2006 |
N/A |
| Anubis Speaks! |
2013 |
Buy |
| Hades Speaks! |
2014 |
Buy |
| Thor Speaks! |
2015 |
Buy |
| Warrior Queens |
2019 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Cleopatra Rules! |
2010 |
Buy |
| Cleopatra’s Moon |
2011 |
Buy |
| Curses and Smoke |
2014 |
Buy |
| A Song of War |
2016 |
Buy |
Vicky Alvear Shecter writes about the ancient world for young readers, bringing figures like Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and various gods and goddesses to life in both fiction and non-fiction. Her approach tends toward humor and accessibility, making ancient history engaging for middle grade and young adult audiences.
Her non-fiction “Speaks!” series – featuring books narrated by Anubis, Hades, and Thor – takes an unusual first-person approach to mythology. On the fiction side, novels like Cleopatra’s Moon (2011) and Curses and Smoke (2014) ground their historical settings with strong young protagonists navigating dangerous political and personal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Vicky Alvear Shecter written?
Vicky Alvear Shecter has written thirteen books across four series.
What was Vicky Alvear Shecter's first book?
Vicky Alvear Shecter’s first book is Alexander the Fabulous, published in 2004.
What period of history does Vicky Alvear Shecter write about?
Shecter focuses on the ancient world, particularly ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Her books cover figures like Cleopatra and Alexander the Great, and her non-fiction series features ancient gods and mythological figures narrating their own stories.