Hades Speaks!
A Guide to the Underworld by the Greek God of the Dead

In Hades Speaks!: A Guide to the Underworld by the Greek God of the Dead, author Vicky Alvear Shecter takes readers on a wildly entertaining and captivating journey through the Underworld. Narrated by Hades himself, the snarktastic God explores not only his fiery realm, but offers an informative gli......more

I loved Hades Speaks! I don't remember the last time I've laughed so much with a book. It was so hilarious and I only wish when I was younger there were books like this teaching me about history and mythology. That would've made things a whole lot more interesting. Just like with Anubus (Speaks!) I l......more

Words cannot describe how much I adore this book! First of all, the book is written in a second person narration which makes you feel you are indeed traveling to the underworld. Second of all, the text is funny, fresh, and extremely entertaining. I can see this book being read by kids all over the pl......more

Solidly written book about Greek mythology as told from the POV of Hades. I was expecting more of a story or narrative arc, but the book often felt like standard nonfiction aimed at intermediate grade students. This will appeal to Percy Jackson fans, but probably won't be as popular as the Myth-O-Ra......more

This is an awesome book! Hades is by far my favorite mythological deity, so I was excited to read a book from his point of view and this one definitely didn't disappoint! I loved the sense of humor throughout, it seemed perfect for the Lord of the Underworld. I think kids are bound to love this book......more