I read this book a while ago, and I loved it! At certain parts, it will almost make you jump! This is one of my favorite books, and I absolutely loved the twist at the end!
Serafina and the Black Cloak
By Robert Beatty
Book 1 of 3 in the
Serafina Series
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 6 | n/a | 5.9 | 68924 |
A brave and unusual girl named Serafina lives secretly in the basement of the grand Biltmore Estate amidst the splendor of the Gilded Age. Serafina's pa, the estate's maintenance man, has warned her to keep herself hidden from the fancy folk who live on the floors above, but when children at the estate start disappearing, Serafina and her friend Braeden Vanderbilt must work together to solve a dark and dangerous mystery. This page-turning thriller from Disney-Hyperion is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, has been on the bestsellers list for more than 50 weeks, and is already being taught in over a thousand classrooms nationwide. It also won the prestigious 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize for "representing the best in Southern literature." A blend of history, mystery, and magic, this new series has become a favorite for both adults and young readers (8+). Be sure to watch the book trailer in the media section below.
"Never go into the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnare your soul."
Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of Biltmore Estate. There's plenty to explore in Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt's vast and opulent home, but she must take care to never be seen. None of the rich folk upstairs know that Serafina exists; she and her pa have lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember. She has learned to prowl through the darkened corridors at night, to sneak and hide, using the mansion's hidden doors and secret passageways.
But when children at the estate start disappearing, only Serafina knows the clues to follow. A mysterious man in a black cloak stalks Biltmore's corridors at night. Following her own harrowing escape, Serafina risks everything by joining forces with Braeden Vanderbilt, the young nephew of Biltmore's owners. Braeden and Serafina must uncover the Man in the Black Cloak's true identity before all of the children vanish one by one.
Serafina's hunt leads her into the very forest that she has been taught to fear, where she discovers a forgotten legacy of magic. In order to save the children of Biltmore, Serafina must not only face her darkest enemy, but delve into the strange mystery of her own identity.
Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of Biltmore Estate. There's plenty to explore in Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt's vast and opulent home, but she must take care to never be seen. None of the rich folk upstairs know that Serafina exists; she and her pa have lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember. She has learned to prowl through the darkened corridors at night, to sneak and hide, using the mansion's hidden doors and secret passageways.
But when children at the estate start disappearing, only Serafina knows the clues to follow. A mysterious man in a black cloak stalks Biltmore's corridors at night. Following her own harrowing escape, Serafina risks everything by joining forces with Braeden Vanderbilt, the young nephew of Biltmore's owners. Braeden and Serafina must uncover the Man in the Black Cloak's true identity before all of the children vanish one by one.
Serafina's hunt leads her into the very forest that she has been taught to fear, where she discovers a forgotten legacy of magic. In order to save the children of Biltmore, Serafina must not only face her darkest enemy, but delve into the strange mystery of her own identity.
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN-13: 9781484711873
ISBN-10: 1484711874
Published on 6/14/2016
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
Book Reviews (51)
Awesome book. Really good .I mean who thought Mr.Thorne would really be the man in the black cloak.Wow it is really cool how Leandra is a coutamount and serafina´s mom.
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This book is soooo amazing. I loved it! So many twists and turns and a life changing factor at the end! I placed it in my no.1 favorite book place! You would probably love it no wonder your taste!
An emotionally mysterious adventure
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Serafina doesn't really fit in. she has four toes on each leg and she was born missing some bones. worst of all she secretly lives in the basement, and she has the burden of living in secret. but when kids from the manor start disappearing only she knows who is responsible. She must take a risk and reveal her secret to the young master of Biltmore estate and join him to reveal the kidnappers secret. This book will take you through the adventures of trying to fit in. even with her own father...
This book is amazing. Serafina is a curious and talented girl. She considers herself a creature of the night. For years she secretly lived under the Biltmore Estate with no problems. But then that all changes when children start to disappear, and she is the only witness. She teams up with Breaden, a kind boy who lives in the estate, to catch the mysterious man in the black cloak.This was a very interesting book. I couldn't stop turning the pages!