This delightfully scary
middle to upper grade reader has some real family values as well as a likeable
heroine and a complimentary cast of clearly drawn characters. The plot is
satisfying, easy to follow and challenging to solve. The real Biltmore House
and surrounding estate and the Pisgah National Forest are supporting
characters. If a visit to Ashville is in the future, this book is a great way
to generate interest in the history, fixtures and furnishings of the house. (The
horse stable is now a restaurant!)The importance of family, do what is right
and defend the helpless are the ethics that Serafina embodies.
5 of 5
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