Serafina and the Black Cloak, Robert Beatty
Serafina and the Black Cloak, Robert Beatty
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Serafina and the Black Cloak

Author: Robert Beatty

Narrator: Cassandra Campbell

Unabridged: 8 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/14/2015


Synopsis

"Never go into the deep parts of 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 her grand home, but she must take care to never be seen. None of the rich folk upstairs know that Serafina exists; she and her pa, the estate's maintenance man, have lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember. She has learned to sneak and hide.

But when children at the estate start disappearing, only Serafina knows who the culprit is: a terrifying man in a black cloak who stalks Biltmore's corridors at night. Following her own harrowing escape, Serafina risks everything by joining forces with Braeden Vanderbilt, the young nephew of the 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. There she discovers a forgotten legacy of magic, one that is bound to her own identity. In order to save the children of Biltmore, Serafina must seek the answers that will unlock the puzzle of her past.

About The Author

Robert Beatty lives in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife and three daughters. He writes full-time now, but in his past lives he was one of the pioneers of cloud computing, the founder/CEO of Plex Systems, the co-founder of Beatty Robotics, and the chairman/CTO of Narrative magazine.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Danielle on February 26, 2021

This is a decent middle grade fairytale/mystery. Adults may find it a bit boring 😴 But I think 10-12 year olds would enjoy it. I had no idea that this was based on a real historical site... thank you Angie for the additional information. For those of you who are interested here's what she shared: "I......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on February 15, 2020

3.5 stars A very odd little book, but very compelling. I can definitely see myself recommending it to kids at the library in the future.......more

Goodreads review by Claudia {SparrowHawk} on February 16, 2016

Serafina and the Black Cloak was a one-of-a-kind mystery thriller, peppered with an old fashioned ambiance and ominous tone. I was entranced from the very beginning - it's the kind of story that grants you an escape from reality and an entirety of reading enjoyment. Thus, if you are looki......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on July 16, 2015

Closer to a 1.5. I *really* didn't like this book. I'm a firm believer that kids need creepy. There's a reason Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark have persevered over time, and Serafina and the Black Cloak tries pretty hard to be in that same vein, but ends up wildly missing the mark. Se......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 09, 2017

This was kind of disappointing. I don't know what I was expecting but this book was very slow. While I was learning about Seraphina and her life at the start it was interesting but then the story almost completely halted. It was just description after description and I was getting bored. The charact......more