Serafina and the Twisted Staff
Serafina Series, Book 2
Serafina Series, Book 2
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فرمت کتاب
ebook
تاریخ انتشار
2016
Lexile Score
870
Reading Level
4-5
ATOS
5.9
Interest Level
4-8(MG)
نویسنده
Robert Beattyناشر
Disney Book Groupشابک
9781484778692
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- نقد و بررسی
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Starred review from May 15, 2016
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. (Fantasy. 8-12)
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July 1, 2016
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
Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
summerstar - Serafina and the Twisted Staff is a spooky yet thrilling tale that gives you the chills! the part I liked most was when Serafina met Waysa at the waterfall. She got to do so many amazing things, it seemed unreal. First, when she meets Waysa, she gets pushed down a waterfall. It seems really scary, but so so much fun at the same time! I liked the part when she learned to swim, too. Swimming is so much fun for me, and reading about her learning how to was very enjoyable. Later, after she eats freshly cooked grouse, or as called by Waysa, "drummer," when she plays with her half brothers and sisters, I wondered what it would be like to do that. This book was a pleasure to read, even though some parts were not my favorite! Even though this book is fiction, it makes you want and not want to believe it.
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