This spooky story written by Robert Beatty (FIC BEA) was set in an emormous Vanderbilt mansion around the turn of the 20th century. The wealth of the famous family offsets the poverty of the main character, Serafina. She and her father live in the mansion's basement, unknown to the owners. When children start disappearing from the estate, only Serafina knows what really happened to them. Her curious birth and emotional ties to the forest will give her the skills to catch the Man in the Black Cloak who has been stealing bodies...and souls. In doing so, she will also discover who she really is. This was a spooky one. I would not suggest this to those younger than 5th grade. It may be upsetting.
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