Serafina
8 primary works • 13 total works
Book 1
Read the #1 New York Times best-selling children's fantasy thriller recommended by thousands of teachers nationwide!
Serafina lives secretly in the basement of the grand Biltmore Estate—but when children begin to disappear from the Gilded Age manor, she must solve a fantastical and dark mystery to save them . . . and herself.
"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 lives secretly in the basement of the grand Biltmore Estate—but when children begin to disappear from the Gilded Age manor, she must solve a fantastical and dark mystery to save them . . . and herself.
"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.
Book 1
In 1899, a twelve-year-old rat catcher on North Carolina's Biltmore estate teams up with the estate owner's young nephew to battle a great evil and, in the process, unlocks the puzzle of her past.
Book 2
Venture into the magical and mystical world of Serafina and the Twisted Staff - the sequel to the New York Times bestselling and Goodreads Choice Awards finalist, Serafina and the Black Cloak
Once hidden in the dusty basement of the Biltmore Estate where her pa worked as hired help, young Serafina now struggles to adjust to her new life of airs and graces upstairs in the grand house.
Uncertain about what the discovery of her mother in the dark forests that surround the house means, Serafina finds herself caught between two very different lives.
But when a sinister arrival threatens her whole world, Serafina and her new friend Braeden must solve the mystery of this new evil before it engulfs everything – and everyone – they’ve ever known . . .
Once hidden in the dusty basement of the Biltmore Estate where her pa worked as hired help, young Serafina now struggles to adjust to her new life of airs and graces upstairs in the grand house.
Uncertain about what the discovery of her mother in the dark forests that surround the house means, Serafina finds herself caught between two very different lives.
But when a sinister arrival threatens her whole world, Serafina and her new friend Braeden must solve the mystery of this new evil before it engulfs everything – and everyone – they’ve ever known . . .
Book 2
In 1899, when an evil threatens all the humans and animals of the Blue Ridge Mountains, twelve-year-old Serafina, rat catcher for the Biltmore estate and the daughter of a shapeshifting mountain lion, must search deep inside herself and embrace the destiny that awaits her.
Book 3
Serafina y el secreto de su destino/ Serafina and the Splintered Heart
by Robert Beatty
Published 27 March 2018
"Serafina y el secreto de su destino es la tercera y última novela de una trilogía protagonizada por una chica excepcional. Una saga juvenil de suspense y misterio que se ha convertido en best seller en Estados Unidos y que está destinada a convertirse en un clásico.
Descubre el misterio del origen de Serafina y su unión con la oscuridad que amenaza su hogar.
No son las batallas
que ganamos o perdemos
las que nos definen,
sino aquellas que estamos
dispuestos a librar.
Las tormentas están llegando... Serafina se ha despertado en una oscuridad que no entiende. Todo ha cambiado. Los viejos amigos hacen cosas impensables y los enemigos parecen estar cerca.
Una amenaza misteriosa se mueve hacia Biltmore, trayendo consigo violentas tormentas e inundaciones que arrasan con todo a su paso. Serafina deberá descubrir la verdad sobre lo que ha sucedido y encontrar una manera de aprovechar sus extraños nuevos poderes antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
The storms are coming... Something has happened to Serafina. She has awoken into a darkness she does not understand, scarred from a terrible battle, only to find that life at Biltmore Estate has changed in unimaginable ways. Old friends do unthinkable things and enemies seem all around.
A mysterious threat moves towards Biltmore, a force without a name, bringing with it violent storms and flooding that stands to uproot everything in its path. Serafina must uncover the truth about what has happened to her and find a way to harness her strange new powers before it's too late.
With only days to achieve the impossible, Serafina fights to reclaim herself as the Guardian of Biltmore, friend of Braeden, daughter of her Pa, and heroine of the Blue Ridge Mountains and all the folk and creatures that call it home.
In the epic third installment of Robert Beatty's #1 bestselling series, Serafina takes her rightful place among literary champions as she battles fiercely to defend all she loves and become everything that she is meant to be."
Descubre el misterio del origen de Serafina y su unión con la oscuridad que amenaza su hogar.
No son las batallas
que ganamos o perdemos
las que nos definen,
sino aquellas que estamos
dispuestos a librar.
Las tormentas están llegando... Serafina se ha despertado en una oscuridad que no entiende. Todo ha cambiado. Los viejos amigos hacen cosas impensables y los enemigos parecen estar cerca.
Una amenaza misteriosa se mueve hacia Biltmore, trayendo consigo violentas tormentas e inundaciones que arrasan con todo a su paso. Serafina deberá descubrir la verdad sobre lo que ha sucedido y encontrar una manera de aprovechar sus extraños nuevos poderes antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
The storms are coming... Something has happened to Serafina. She has awoken into a darkness she does not understand, scarred from a terrible battle, only to find that life at Biltmore Estate has changed in unimaginable ways. Old friends do unthinkable things and enemies seem all around.
A mysterious threat moves towards Biltmore, a force without a name, bringing with it violent storms and flooding that stands to uproot everything in its path. Serafina must uncover the truth about what has happened to her and find a way to harness her strange new powers before it's too late.
With only days to achieve the impossible, Serafina fights to reclaim herself as the Guardian of Biltmore, friend of Braeden, daughter of her Pa, and heroine of the Blue Ridge Mountains and all the folk and creatures that call it home.
In the epic third installment of Robert Beatty's #1 bestselling series, Serafina takes her rightful place among literary champions as she battles fiercely to defend all she loves and become everything that she is meant to be."
Book 3
Venture into the magical and mystical world of Serafina and the Splintered Heart - the follow-up to the New York Times bestselling and Goodreads Choice Awards finalist, Serafina and the Black Cloak and Serafina and the Twisted Staff.
In the highly anticipated next installment of the Serafina series, Serafina must confront the darkest threat she's ever encountered at Biltmore Estate. She knows she can face anything with her best friend and closest ally, Braeden Vanderbilt, by her side. But when a sinister force tears them apart, Serafina scrambles to uncover the mystery about herself and the destiny that awaits her. It's set to be her most formidable challenge yet. A beguiling book for children aged 9 years and up . . .
Robert Beatty is the debut and New York Times bestselling author of the magical and mystery book for children Serafina and the Black Cloak and its enchanting sequel Serafina and the Twisted Staff. He lives in the forested Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with his wife and three daughters (and four cats, four dogs and four horses). robert-beatty.com
Perfect for fans of J K Rowling, Abi Elphinstone, Robin Stevens and Jennifer Bell.
In the highly anticipated next installment of the Serafina series, Serafina must confront the darkest threat she's ever encountered at Biltmore Estate. She knows she can face anything with her best friend and closest ally, Braeden Vanderbilt, by her side. But when a sinister force tears them apart, Serafina scrambles to uncover the mystery about herself and the destiny that awaits her. It's set to be her most formidable challenge yet. A beguiling book for children aged 9 years and up . . .
Robert Beatty is the debut and New York Times bestselling author of the magical and mystery book for children Serafina and the Black Cloak and its enchanting sequel Serafina and the Twisted Staff. He lives in the forested Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with his wife and three daughters (and four cats, four dogs and four horses). robert-beatty.com
Perfect for fans of J K Rowling, Abi Elphinstone, Robin Stevens and Jennifer Bell.
Book 3
When a mysterious threat moves towards Biltmore, bringing with it violent storms and flooding, Serafina must fight to defend all she loves and become everything that she is meant to be.
Book 4
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by Robert Beatty
Published 19 September 2017
Descubre la novela juvenil de suspense y misterio protagonizada por Serafina, una chica excepcional. Un libro que ha conquistado las listas de The New York Times nada más ver la luz y que está destinado a convertiste en un clásico.
No son las batallas que ganamos o perdemos las que nos definen, sino aquellas que estamos dispuestos a librar.
Serafina nunca ha tenido motivos para desobedecer a su padre y aventurarse más allá de los confines de la mansión donde se esconden. Hay mucho que explorar en sus sombríos pasillos, pero tiene que tener cuidado de que sus habitantes no la vean.
Pero cuando empiezan a desaparecer niños, solo ella sabe quién es el culpable: un terrorífico desconocido envuelto en una capa negra que recorre la mansión al caer la noche.
La búsqueda de la verdad la llevará junto a sus nuevos amigos al corazón del bosque, donde deberá encontrar las respuestas a su propio enigma:¿Quién esSerafina?
Mejor libro Middle Grade 2015 por Goodreads. Bestseller por The New York Times, Amazon y Publishers Weekly.
Reseñas:
«Inquietante. La narración tiene un ritmo trepidante, suspense y una imaginería preciosa.»
Goodreads
«Niños y adultos seguirán con entusiasmo a Serafina a un mundo de despertares, justicia y nuevas amistades.»
Kirkus Reviews
«Una historia que raciona el suspense gota a gota, envolviendo a los lectores en la narración con la misma facilidad con la que el hombre de la capa negra envuelve a sus víctimas. La amistad de Serafina con Braeden es conmovedora y verosímil.»
Library Journal
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
"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, although 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 secretly lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember.
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 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.
No son las batallas que ganamos o perdemos las que nos definen, sino aquellas que estamos dispuestos a librar.
Serafina nunca ha tenido motivos para desobedecer a su padre y aventurarse más allá de los confines de la mansión donde se esconden. Hay mucho que explorar en sus sombríos pasillos, pero tiene que tener cuidado de que sus habitantes no la vean.
Pero cuando empiezan a desaparecer niños, solo ella sabe quién es el culpable: un terrorífico desconocido envuelto en una capa negra que recorre la mansión al caer la noche.
La búsqueda de la verdad la llevará junto a sus nuevos amigos al corazón del bosque, donde deberá encontrar las respuestas a su propio enigma:¿Quién esSerafina?
Mejor libro Middle Grade 2015 por Goodreads. Bestseller por The New York Times, Amazon y Publishers Weekly.
Reseñas:
«Inquietante. La narración tiene un ritmo trepidante, suspense y una imaginería preciosa.»
Goodreads
«Niños y adultos seguirán con entusiasmo a Serafina a un mundo de despertares, justicia y nuevas amistades.»
Kirkus Reviews
«Una historia que raciona el suspense gota a gota, envolviendo a los lectores en la narración con la misma facilidad con la que el hombre de la capa negra envuelve a sus víctimas. La amistad de Serafina con Braeden es conmovedora y verosímil.»
Library Journal
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
"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, although 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 secretly lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember.
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 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.
Serafina y el baston maligno / Serafina and the Twisted Staff
by Robert Beatty
Published 20 June 2017
La segunda entrega de la trilogía de suspenso y misterio juvenil que ha conquistado las listas de The New York Times. No son las batallas
que ganamos o perdemos
las que nos definen,
sino aquellas que estamos
dispuestos a librar.
Serafina ha derrotado al hombre de la Capa Negra, pero le esperan nuevos peligros.
Ahora que los habitantes de la casa Biltmore saben de su existencia, deberá apañárselas en el luminoso y vibrante ambiente de la alta sociedad, con sus elegantes y extrañas costumbres. Pero Serafina siente que tampoco pertenece a este mundo.
La llegada de un siniestro visitante presenta una nueva amenaza: un terrible poder se está apoderando de la mansión y del bosque que la rodea. Serafina deberá encontrar el lugar al que pertenece para detener a este poder maligno... antes de que engulla su hogar.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe brave and unusual Serafina lives in the magnificent Biltmore Estate in the opulence of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But she's caught between two worlds: she's too wild for Biltmore's beautifully dressed ladies and formal customs, and too human to fully join her forest kin. Filled with history, mystery, and magic for both adults and young readers (8+), this Disney-Hyperion thriller debuted as a #1 New York Times Best Seller, earned the prestigious "Starred Review" from Kirkus Reviews, and is now being taught in over a thousand classrooms nationwide. Be sure to watch the exciting book trailer in the media section below.Late one night while prowling through the forest, Serafina encounters a strange and terrifying figure, and then she's attacked by the vicious wolfhounds under his control. Even worse, she's convinced that the stranger is not alone, that he has sent his accomplice into Biltmore in disguise.A mysterious series of attacks test Serafina's role as Biltmore's protector, culminating in a tragedy that tears Serafina's best friend, Braeden Vanderbilt, from her side. Heartbroken, she flees.Deep in the forest, she comes face-to-face with the evil infecting Biltmore--and discovers its reach is far greater than she'd ever imagined. All the humans and animals of the Blue Ridge Mountains are in terrible danger. For Serafina to defeat this new evil before it engulfs her beloved home, she must search deep inside herself and embrace the destiny that has always awaited her.
que ganamos o perdemos
las que nos definen,
sino aquellas que estamos
dispuestos a librar.
Serafina ha derrotado al hombre de la Capa Negra, pero le esperan nuevos peligros.
Ahora que los habitantes de la casa Biltmore saben de su existencia, deberá apañárselas en el luminoso y vibrante ambiente de la alta sociedad, con sus elegantes y extrañas costumbres. Pero Serafina siente que tampoco pertenece a este mundo.
La llegada de un siniestro visitante presenta una nueva amenaza: un terrible poder se está apoderando de la mansión y del bosque que la rodea. Serafina deberá encontrar el lugar al que pertenece para detener a este poder maligno... antes de que engulla su hogar.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe brave and unusual Serafina lives in the magnificent Biltmore Estate in the opulence of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But she's caught between two worlds: she's too wild for Biltmore's beautifully dressed ladies and formal customs, and too human to fully join her forest kin. Filled with history, mystery, and magic for both adults and young readers (8+), this Disney-Hyperion thriller debuted as a #1 New York Times Best Seller, earned the prestigious "Starred Review" from Kirkus Reviews, and is now being taught in over a thousand classrooms nationwide. Be sure to watch the exciting book trailer in the media section below.Late one night while prowling through the forest, Serafina encounters a strange and terrifying figure, and then she's attacked by the vicious wolfhounds under his control. Even worse, she's convinced that the stranger is not alone, that he has sent his accomplice into Biltmore in disguise.A mysterious series of attacks test Serafina's role as Biltmore's protector, culminating in a tragedy that tears Serafina's best friend, Braeden Vanderbilt, from her side. Heartbroken, she flees.Deep in the forest, she comes face-to-face with the evil infecting Biltmore--and discovers its reach is far greater than she'd ever imagined. All the humans and animals of the Blue Ridge Mountains are in terrible danger. For Serafina to defeat this new evil before it engulfs her beloved home, she must search deep inside herself and embrace the destiny that has always awaited her.
Robert Beatty's best-selling gothic fantasy about an unforgettable heroine is now a mesmerizing graphic novel with rich, atmospheric illustrations.
"The story drips with suspense, wrapping readers into the narrative just as easily as the man in the black cloak binds his young victims." —School Library Journal
“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, although 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 secretly lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember.
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 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.
Readers who enjoy history and mystery and like their thrills and chills in visual form will delight in this graphic novel adaptation of a bestseller.
Read the entire New York Times Best-selling series!
"The story drips with suspense, wrapping readers into the narrative just as easily as the man in the black cloak binds his young victims." —School Library Journal
“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, although 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 secretly lived in the basement for as long as Serafina can remember.
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 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.
Readers who enjoy history and mystery and like their thrills and chills in visual form will delight in this graphic novel adaptation of a bestseller.
Read the entire New York Times Best-selling series!
- Serafina and the Black Cloak (book 1)
- Serafina and the Twisted Staff (book 2)
- Serafina and the Splintered Heart (book 3)
- Serafina and the Seven Stars (book 4)