Serafina and the Black Cloak-The Serafina Series Book 1

by Robert Beatty

Book Overview

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. Serafina's friendship with Braeden is heartfelt and believable... mystery fans will enjoy this book." --School Library Journal

"The chills and adventure will... surely please." --Booklist

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1484711874
• ISBN13: 9781484711873
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Disney Hyperion
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Magnificent

I LOVE this book, and although I’m not a child. I feel like books made for younger audiences have always seemed a little more… interesting (in my personal opinion). Not so much blood and gore, but creativity. Not all of course, but this book is a prime example of what I’m trying to convey. No spoilers though! You’ll just have to enjoy it for yourself. 😉📖

A Little More Gruff than it Appears

I'd say this was fair. A little more than fair, actually. At first I didn't think I'd like the main character, but she really grew on me. I found the other characters intriguing as well, especially Braedon. The plot, though fun, did feel a bit rough at some spots. A bit forced. But I don't think it's anything a kid would take notice of. Would I read the sequel? Hmm. I think if the book was at my local library, or a friend had a copy and insisted I read it, or heck maybe even if there was a copy in half priced books discount bin I would. I wouldn't seek it out, though. Everything wrapped up nicely and even though overall I enjoyed it, some of the book's aesthetic just wasn't my cup of tea. Three and a calf out of five cows :)