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A brave and unusual girl lives secretly in the basement of the grand�Biltmore Estate�amidst the splendor of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 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 Serafina sees a terrible crime, she 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 40 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 terrifying 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.
- Sales Rank: #340 in Books
- Brand: Disney
- Published on: 2016-06-14
- Released on: 2016-06-14
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.63" h x .75" w x 5.25" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
From School Library Journal
Gr 5–7—A mystery set at a sumptuous estate, featuring a courageous female protagonist entangled in a hair-raising adventure. It is 1899 and 12-year-old Serafina lives with her Pa in the basement of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. Pa had come to Asheville years ago to help with construction and stayed on as a fixer of all things mechanical in the 250-room mansion. For reasons unknown to Serafina, they must keep their nightly lodgings in the basement a secret as well as the existence of Serafina herself. She has developed catlike skills in exploring the vast Biltmore estate and enjoys sneaking through heating vents and other small spaces in order to eavesdrop on staff and inhabitants. Her quiet existence is shattered when she witnesses a strange man dragging a tearful young girl down into the bowels of the vast home. The man is wearing a large black cloak and reassures the young girl that everything is okay. Suddenly, the captive struggles to get away from the man and his cloak appears to come alive. It wraps itself around the terrified child as she calls out for help. Serafina is frozen with fear and before she can react, the girl has vanished. Serafina escapes, thanks to her agility, and discovers the next day that a visitor of the Vanderbilts by the name of Clara has disappeared during the night. More children disappear and it becomes increasingly obvious that Serafina's new best friend, Braeden, is the man in the black cloak's newest target. The story drips with suspense, wrapping readers into the narrative just as easily as the man in the black cloak binds his young victims. Serafina's friendship with Braeden is heartfelt and believable. The ending is tied up too neatly, but that's a minor quibble; most horror and mystery fans will enjoy this book. VERDICT A creepy, suspenseful read that's not quite as dark as the works of Neil Gaiman or Adam Gidwitz.—Julie Shatterly, W. A. Bess Elementary School, Gastonia, NC
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Winner of the 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize for representing "the best in Southern Literature."
- Winner of the 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize for�representing "the best in Southern literature."
- #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller
- 2016 OKRA Pick�from the�Southern Independent Booksellers Association (SIBA)
- #1 Middle Grade novel of 2015 on Goodreads.com
- #5 Readers Choice Award for "Best Debut Novel of 2015"
- Finalist for the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award, which is given to books that best exemplify the spirit of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
- Recommended by A Mighty Girl, Learning Ally, School Library Journal, and many other organizations.
- Awarded "Best of 2015" by Powell's Bookstore�
- Selected for "Battle of the Books" in many states.
"Beatty spins an enchanting mystery through lonely Serafina's golden eyes. Each new clue adds another brush stroke to this keenly perceptive portrait of a young girl searching for answers about herself and the world around her. The book leaves readers satisfied with the plot but hungry for more about its unusual heroine. Adults and children will eagerly follow Serafina from the basement into a world of self-discovery, justice, and new friendships."―Kirkus
"Serafina narrates with an engaging voice that draws the reader into her world. The setting is just as engaging: the Biltmore drips with opulence and the surrounding forest with sufficient eeriness Serafina has enough mystery and fantasy (with a fair amount of creepiness) to satisfy young readers."―Historical Novel Society
"Serafina's quest to understand herself and her unknown family history, along with some truly creepy moments and imagery makes for an eerie historical mystery."―Publishers Weekly
"An entrancing historical, mystery thriller, Beatty tells the story through Serafina's searching and inner dialogue. A finely detailed setting, strong characterization, rich foreshadowing, and haunting imagery, all work to build suspense throughout."―SLC
"The vast estate with a haunted past and a creepy present makes for an atmospheric setting, and Serafina's multiple narrow escapes from her enemy are absolutely thrilling. Serafina herself is an enchanting heroine, brave and determined, and her attraction to the dark forest adds another layer of suspense and mystery."―BCCB
"The chills and adventure will surely please."―Booklist
OKRA Pick for representing the "best in Southern Literature"―Southern Independent Booksellers Association
"The story drips with suspense, wrapping readers into the narrative just as easily as the man in the black cloak binds his young victims. Serafina's friendship with Braeden is heartfelt and believable... mystery fans will enjoy this book." ―School Library Journal
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�#1 in Mysteries*#1 in Historical Fiction*#1 in Action & Adventure*#1 in Spine-chilling Tales*#1 in Animals*#1 in Fantasy*#1 in Literature and Fiction**Amazon Young Readers Hot New Releases
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104 of 107 people found the following review helpful.
Incredibly unique tale with voice all its own
By mountainmom
LOVED this book. Where should I start? Serafina catapulted me into that rare surreal distracted state when you have fallen headlong into a read. If you have a block of time to finish it cover-to-cover in a sitting or two, you will. When I closed it up I thought, now wait, what kind of book was this, anyway? I considered Neil Gaiman, Roald Dahl, Lemony Snicket, and Harry Potter. A dash of Downton Abbey? It’s a young adult book, but I loved it for myself (a woman of a certain age.)
I came to young adult books like many people after reading to my kids and encouraging them to read over the years. (They are now 13, 17 and 20). All of us loved mysteries and scary stories, but for mom, the historical fiction part was a big plus. I never understood why people wouldn’t like this genre, unless the storytelling is bad. Serafina is a great read but also provides an infusion of knowledge about life at the Biltmore Estate circa 1899. I have a friend who argues, “but I would just rather read the history book.” I say with historical fiction that you and your kids are officially in the know about a new topic, enriched and smarter for it. It can be a starting point for further books and film and even a field trip. (In this case the Biltmore Estate.)
Serafina the heroine is a teen-age girl struggling with her identity and place in the world. Her journey reflects universal feelings of angst we all have – in middle school and beyond. They are timeless struggles. The villain is the wonderfully bone-chilling and “Neil Gaimanish” man in the black cloak. It is definitely creepy, but awesomely creepy. Serafina’s character was so darn likeable and tenacious that it added a dimension of warmth and light that diffused the scary part sufficiently.
I loved it for several other reasons: for starters, Beatty’s descriptive language. He creates metaphor, simile and tone that are uncomplicated but spot on for poignancy. That is always my favorite part of a book – when a writer can do that well. I also found that even though Serafina has a sprinkling of Gaiman/Snicket/Dahl, Beatty has created something incredibly unique in the Internet Age: a tale that feels different and all its own.
Why Downton Abbey? Because that series could essentially have been filmed at the Biltmore Estate. Serafina doesn’t just live in the basement with her Pa. She’s a fearless explorer that goes upstairs and beyond for a spectator view of the lavish Vanderbilt/Downton Abbey life. I loved the contrast in setting between the drama unfolding in the mechanical boiler-room basement and the posh tapestry-walled grand upstairs.
Since Disney published this book, and it is inherently movie worthy with its setting and characters – I predict filming to follow soon. Hope so. Will be unique experience for my kids and me to have been with this special book since the beginning.
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
A new appalachian literature classic! I smell a CRC series!!!
By M.L. Tipton
As a child, I imagined being a young girl lost inside the Biltmore home during its prime. Robert Beatty has surpassed my hope of bringing that dreamy idea to fruition. Serafina's story will capture hearts (in a good way, unlike the Black Cloak) and fascinate both young and old readers. While I could have read this story cover to cover in just one day, my kids wouldn't allow me the freedom to do so. For those who don't know Biltmore, the story paints the beautiful home and some of its history quite well. For those who have visited Biltmore (even multiple times, like myself), the story brings more magic to the readers' memories of their own experiences at the estate. As a teacher, I can envision a whole literature unit based on the book, a study of the history and geography of the region, and of course class field trips. I would recommend and describe it to mature elementary students and adults as a heroine-based, Harry Potter-type story set in early America. I look forward to sharing "Serafina and the Black Cloak" with my young daughters as soon as they're ready to listen to a chapter book and taking them to visit the estate someday. Well done, Mr. Beatty! I hope to read more about Serafina in the future!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Good book, but perhaps not for those with a traumatic past
By Amazon Customer
IF YOU HAVE A CHILD WITH A TRAUMATIC PAST, YOU SHOULD READ THE BOOK BEFORE ALLOWING THEM TO READ IT.
The story itself is well written and enchanting. Having grown up near the Biltmore Estate, it is wonderful to see it brought to life in a child's eyes. I love the historical components of the story, including the mountain folklore.
** SPOILER ALERT - TRIGGERS LISTED BELOW **
Parents should know that the book opens with a child witnessing as a grown man forces a terrified child into a dark place, while saying, "There's nothing to be frightened of. I'm not going to hurt you..." That theme is repeated several times throughout the book. For a child who has had important elements of their life out of their control - particularly while hearing this reassurance - beware of this trigger.
An important component of the story is Serafina's search for "who" she is and where she came from. Again, for children with little to no birth history, be prepared to discuss this trigger.
If you are a parent of a child from trauma, and your school assigns this book for reading and discussion, an alternate reading might be appropriate.
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