Tween readers who enjoy fantasy and mystery will love the Serafina series by Robert Beatty. This is your complete guide to the series with all the Serafina books in order plus frequently asked questions about the Serafina book series and book extras.
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Serafina Books in Order:
- Book 1: Serafina and the Black Cloak (2015)
- Book 2: Serafina and the Twisted Staff (2016)
- Book 3: Serafiina and the Splintered Heart (2017)
- Book 4: Serafina and the Seven Stars (2019)
- Serafina Boxed Set
Serafina Graphic Novels:
Serafina Books in Order with Publisher Descriptions:
Serafina and the Black Cloak
by Robert Beatty
Serafina Book 1
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, the estate’s maintenance man, 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.
Serafina and the Twisted Staff
by Robert Beatty
Serafina Book 2
Serafina’s defeat of the Man in the Black Cloak has brought her out of the shadows and into the daylight realm of her home, Biltmore Estate. Every night she visits her mother in the forest, eager to learn the ways of the cat¬amount. But Serafina finds herself caught between her two worlds: she’s too wild for Biltmore’s beautifully dressed ladies and formal customs, and too human to fully join her kin.
Late one night, Serafina encounters a strange and terrifying figure in the forest, and is attacked by the vicious wolfhounds that seem to be under his control. Even worse, she’s convinced that the stranger was not alone, that he has sent his accomplice into Biltmore in disguise.
Someone is wreaking havoc at the estate. A mysterious series of attacks test Serafina’s role as Biltmore’s protector, culminating in a tragedy that tears Serafina’s best friend and only ally, Braeden Vanderbilt, from her side. Heartbroken, she flees.
Deep in the forest, Serafina 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 creatures 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.
Serafina and the Splintered Heart
by Robert Beatty
Serafina Book 3
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.
Serafina and the Seven Stars
by Robert Beatty
Serafina Book 4
Serafina, the Guardian of Biltmore Estate, has won battle after battle against the dark forces encroaching on her home. Now, tranquility has returned to Biltmore. Serafina doesn’t trust it. She patrols the grounds night and day, hardly sleeping, uncertain of her place after her best friend Braeden Vanderbilt’s departure for boarding school in New York.
When Mr. Vanderbilt, the kind master of Biltmore, asks Serafina to move upstairs into one of the house’s grandest rooms, she’s sure it’s to keep an eye on the guests who have arrived for the estate’s annual hunt.
But as Serafina investigates, she becomes more and more unsettled by what Biltmore has become—a place haunted by nameless terrors where no dark corridor is safe. Even worse, she begins to doubt her own senses. Is Braeden really hundreds of miles away, or did he return to Biltmore for one strange night before vanishing? Is the bond between them truly broken or is it stronger than ever?
Then Serafina witnesses a crime that turns her world upside down. How can all that once seemed good and worthy of protection now be evil? And how can she guard those around her when she can’t even be sure of the truth of her own heart?
Serafina Box Set
The #1 New York Times best-selling series by Robert Beatty is now available in one spooky hardcover boxed set.
Follow the brave and beloved heroine through her hair-raising adventures at the Biltmore estate in Serafina and the Black Cloak, Serafina and the Twisted Staff, Serafina and the Splintered Heart, and Serafina and the Seven Stars. This gorgeous set will delight loyal fans and new readers alike.
Serafina and the Black Cloak: The Graphic Novel
by Robert Beatty
Adapted by Michael Moreci
Art by Braeden Sherrell
Robert Beatty’s best-selling gothic fantasy about an unforgettable heroine is now a mesmerizing graphic novel with rich, atmospheric illustrations.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Serafina Book Series:
Who Wrote the Serafina Book Series?
Robert Beatty is the author of the #1 New York Times best-selling Serafina Series published by Disney-Hyperion. He won the Southern Book Prize in 2016.
He is also the author of the #1 New York Times best-selling Willa of the Wood Series, the story of a young forest girl with ancient magical powers who struggles for survival and understanding in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Robert Beatty lives in Asheville, North Carolina where he loves to explore the historic Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Mountains where his novels take place.
When asked about the inspiration for his writing, Robert said, “The Serafina and Willa books were inspired by my desire to write about heroic young girls for my three daughters.”
What Are the Serafina Books About?
The Serafina books are spooky mystery-thrillers about a brave and unusual girl who lives secretly in the basement of the grand Biltmore Estate, surrounded by the opulence of the Gilded Age and the rugged beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Who Would Enjoy Reading the Serafina Books?
Any tween reader who loves fantasy, adventure, mystery and thrillers would love the Serafina books. Plus readers who enjoy historical fiction would enjoy the Serafina books!
What is the Serafina Series Reading Level?
Serafina Recommended Reading Age: 9-12
Serafina Recommended Reading Grades: 3-7
Are There Activities for the Serafina Books?
Yes! You can find a lot of extra activities that accompany the Serafina books for teachers, homeschoolers or readers of the books including vocabulary sheets, writing and discussion prompts and activity sheets and quizzes for all four Serafina books. Grab your Serafina extras here.
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