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Serafina and the Twisted Staff (The Serafina Series Book 2) (Serafina, 2) Hardcover – July 12, 2016

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The 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.

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8 - 12 years
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384 pages
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3 - 7
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6 x 1.13 x 8.63 inches
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Disney-Hyperion
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July 12, 2016
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1484775031
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978-1484775035
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Gr 5–7—Serafina's tale picks up just three weeks after the defeat of "the man in the black cloak." Serafina would like to settle into a comfortable existence at Biltmore House as Chief Rat Catcher, especially now that the Vanderbilts have accepted her role in their household. She wants to please her father and spend time with her best friend, Braeden. Her plans are thwarted when Lady Rowena Fox-Pemberton visits the estate. Serafina cannot stand Rowena's snooty ways but is pleasantly surprised when the Lady bravely helps out when mysterious events recur at Biltmore. Many new characters are introduced, such as Mr. Grathan, a guest of Mr. Vanderbilt claiming to be a detective, and Essie, a helpful maid. Serafina's backstory is fleshed out, and readers will relish learning more about her strange origins, including the identity of her father. As in the first novel, the narrative gracefully blends the majestic history of Biltmore House with the ethereal beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains along with the deep-rooted superstition of mountain lore. Serafina's relationship with her catamount mother plays a stronger role this time. The characterization is solid, and the powerful imagery that made the first installment such a success is more consistent here. Readers who enjoyed the first novel will not be disappointed in this continuation and will anxiously await the next exciting adventure. VERDICT Eerie gothic imagery, a ferociously scrappy heroine, and an elegant setting combine seamlessly to create a captivating mystery that will be well received by fans.—Julie Shatterly, W.A. Bess Elementary School, Gastonia, NC

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KIRKUS REVIEW

Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end. (STARRED REVIEW)

Triumphant after her defeat of the Man in the titular Black Cloak in her 2015 debut, Serafina cannot rest on her laurels for long: a new, mysterious evil force has entered the woods and set its sights on the Biltmore Estate. Serafina has slipped into a comfortable routine at Biltmore. The odd-looking girl learns the ways of catamounts from her shape-shifting momma while continuing her cozy home life with her white adoptive pa, enjoys friendship with Braeden Vanderbilt, and maintains a vermin-free environment as Chief Rat Catcher. Suddenly, as a new terror surfaces in the woods, three strangers appear: a snooty British girl named Lady Rowena Fox-Pemberton, the scarred investigator Detective Grathan, and a terrifying gray-bearded man with a twisted staff. On the mountain, all the birds have fled, other animals have gone missing, and sticky black pinesap oozes from the trees. While Mr. Vanderbilt cooperates with Detective Grathan and Braeden entertains Lady Rowena, Serafina must unravel the mystery before all the animals disappear. Beatty delivers an action-packed, suspenseful, emotionally resonant sequel. Serafina's resilience and determination inspire and rally the other characters.

Beatty continues to build a fascinating magical world, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Biltmore Estate developing beyond mere settings into characters themselves. Each place reveals history and clues to Serafina's life and those of other gifted, mysterious beings. Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end.

GEEKDAD - Review from Andrew Terranova

As much as Serafina learned about herself in the last book, she still has more to learn. There are new surprises and bigger, badder villains. Friendships forged in the first book will be put to the test while new and exciting relationships force Serafina to push herself even further. It is a story about growing up and really coming into one's power as an individual.

As with the original book, this story is aimed at young readers, but I found it thoroughly enjoyable as an adult. Beatty has created original story lines with a unique heroine, colorful background, strong characters, and plenty of surprises. I highly recommend both books, and I'm confident the third book will keep us all just as riveted.

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"I enjoyed this book even more than Serafina and the Black Cloak! ... I enjoyed meeting the new characters and I really loved Serafina's growth and character development!" --Paula

"Serafina fans won't be disappointed with Beatty's storytelling, which pulls the reader in at the first chapter. Beatty introduces several new characters as Serafina encounters a new mystery and discovers more about her parents. We learn more about Biltmore's history as Serafina tries to save the estate from destruction. Middle grade readers will devour this novel and wait in anticipation for the third Serafina book!" --Kirsten

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Disney-Hyperion (July 12, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1484775031
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1484775035
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.13 x 8.63 inches

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Robert Beatty is the author of the #1 New York Times best selling Serafina series published by Disney Hyperion, a spooky mystery-thriller about a brave and unusual girl who lives secretly in the basement of the grand Biltmore Estate.

Serafina and the Black Cloak was a #1 New York Times best seller, has been on the list for more than 59 weeks, and won the prestigious 2016 Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize. The second book in the series, Serafina and the Twisted Staff, became a #1 New York Times best seller in the first week of its launch and earned a “Starred Review” from Kirkus Reviews, which said, “Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end.” Enjoyed by both young readers and adults, the books are being taught in over a thousand classrooms nationwide. The third book in the Serafina series comes out in July 2017.

Robert Beatty lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and three daughters, who help create and refine his stories. He loves to explore Biltmore Estate and the darkened forest trails where his novels take place. He writes full-time now, but in his past lives, Robert was one of the early pioneers of cloud computing, the founder/CEO of Plex Systems, the co-founder of Beatty Robotics, and the chairman/CTO of Narrative Magazine. In 2007, he was named an Entrepreneur of the Year. When asked about the inspiration for his books, Robert said, "Serafina's journey grew out of my desire to write a story about an unusual and heroic young girl for my three daughters."

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Michael

Just keeps getting better!

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021

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This one was even more layered than the Black Cloak, what a great read! Having been to Biltmore Estate several times, Mr. Beatty's descriptions of the house and grounds are spot on, as one would expect. There truly is nothing like it. It's great to see the author using the Southern Appalachian mountain magic and lore as subject matter, brings back some great memories of stories shared around fires in the Smokies. Thank you, again, Mr. Beatty, for another tale well told, so looking forward to the next!

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Michael

PAGE TURNER!

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016

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I had the opportunity to be a part of an "advanced reader" group and cannot say enough good things about this book! I was so excited to get to continue the story of Serafina, which I was completely taken in by in "Black Cloak". This book DEFINITELY does not disappoint. It is a total page turner! I realize this is a young readers book and I am a 30-something, but I really feel like it has no age limit. It's entertaining and highly suspenseful. The continuation of Serafina's personal story along with a new adventure were excellent reading. Robert Beatty has done a great job in continuing this saga and I CANNOT WAIT for the 3rd installment. If you liked the first one, I would be HIGHLY surprised if you did not LOVE this one. Serafina has really grown and started to come into her own.

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A rare sequel more worthy even than the first novel, still filled with heroic acts worth aspiring to.

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017

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There is frequently a sophomoric slump in the work to follow such a worthy effort as is "Serafina and the Black Cloak", but happily, that is definitely not the case with this second novel in what I hope will be a continuing series. The villainy is even more dire and dastardly! Our heroes are even more determined to prevail so that evil may not flourish!

The puzzles are yet more daunting, and all players may not truly be what they appear or represent themselves to be. But, along with several crucial life lessons, they learn that the deepest darkness is best met by all friends and neighbors finding uncommon spirit to weld them into a powerful weapon to follow the lead of the most fiercely loyal and courageous in common cause against defeating the most vile forces which threaten one and all.

And, as before, the resolution is all at once meaningful, insightful, and soul-warming... even as storm clouds appear once again upon the horizon...

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Wonderful

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017

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I know that the target audience is young adults but I as a young 62 year old found Serafina's story exciting. I found the story while I was searching for a weekend vacation.
I decided to visit Ashville North Carolina. I did not visit the Biltmore but I was reading The Black Cloack. The description of the mountains and the forrest was exactly as described in the book. Looking out the window of the car I could picture Serafina running through the forrest. I was totally emersed in the two books and can't wait for the next book. We should all be bold.

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Heidi Grange

Action-packed and compelling.

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2016

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Robert Beatty has created a compelling sequel that more than lives up to the first book. The action takes off in the first chapter and never really lets up (although Serafina has a few quieter moments they are few and far between). Just as Serafina is coming to terms with her shapeshifting abilities and is trying to figure out where she belongs: Biltmore or the forest. While wandering the forest one night she observes a strange carriage pulled by four wildlike stallion that drops off a strange man and his wolfhounds. She nearly dies when the wolfhounds attack her. Only with the help of her catamount mother and a feral boy does she manage to escape and return to Biltmore. But she is left with concerns about the person in the carriage that she didn't see that is now at Biltmore intending harm.

But an awful series of events sends Serafina fleeing into the forest where she discovers that things are even worse than she thought. Only by finding a way to harness her own abilities and rallying her friends to her side can she find a way to defeat the evil that seeks to take over the whole region. The strange behavior of the animals complicates things as does the arrival of a Detective seeking to investigate the disappearance of Mr. Thorne (see book 1).

I found the book compelling and fascinating with lots of twists and turns, especially at the end. This is the sort of book that I love to hand to children who like scary/suspenseful stories that are well told and don't follow overdone tropes. The underlying themes of the choices people make, and finding oneś way to peace within and well done and not overly preachy at all. Serafinaś efforts to protect the people and places she loves shines through loud and clear, but her struggles with fear and shame feel very real. A great sequel that I will hand to students with great pleasure.

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Jennifer Ford

Well-written, some scary parts

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2017

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The books in this series are great! I originally purchased the books for my 11 year old son, because we like reading books together. But as it turns out, these books are a bit too scary for him. (He is easily scared and has bad dreams. The books might be fine for a different 11 year old. My oldest son would have been fine with these books at 11.) Nonetheless, the books are enjoyable, and I do recommend them to non-scaredy cats. :)

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jonxboy

Our expectations were fully met

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2017

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As we were finishing reading book 1 in this series, we came across this second book in the bookshop and my grand-daughter was absolutely delighted. Our expectations were fully met; the story is good, the characters develop and new ones are added, this time to include Frederick Olmstead, the creator of Central Park [one of granddaughters's favourite places] and of The Biltmore Estate. We explored the history of the Biltmore and read Beatty's afterword. We are both looking forward to more books by Paul Beatty.

Wolf

Brilliant sequel!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2018

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Brilliant sequel to 1st book - full of new ideas and fun to read with my daughter!

Amaaduma

Scary and thrilling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2018

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I thoroughly enjoyed this second foray into the world of Seraphina and Braedon. There were more twists and turns in this tale and I loved watching Seraphina discover her true self. Well worth reading

Geraldine C

amazing!!!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2016

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This is an amazing book! I love how Robert Beatty depicts Biltmore estate. I was not surprised that it was real!!! I cannot wait until the next Serafina book comes out! I also love the characters and how they work together to solve the hardships in their way!!!

Kenneth Gleeson

Great series, kids loved all 3 books in series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2019

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Brilliant series

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