One of my favorite movies of all time is the classic “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland. A memorable scene in the movie for me is when the four new friends enter the Haunted Forest on their way to find the Wicked Witch. They read a sign together that states “I’d turn back if I were you!” and as they continue through the forest, the Cowardly Lion warbles, “I do believe in spooks, I do believe in spooks. I do, I do, I do, I do believe in spooks!”
This scene seems fitting as the fall season descends upon us once again and the spooky season approaches. So, I dare to ask, do you believe in spooks? Perhaps your students or library patrons would like to learn more about things that creep and crawl in the night or that they might see in the sky.
Paranormal-themed books are on trend here at Mackin in our #highinterest tag. At Mackin, we offer a plethora of titles that might surprise and spook anyone interested in knowing more about the phenomena of the paranormal.
What might you find in these title selections? Read on if you dare…
Bigfoot
One of the most popular cryptid creatures suggested to live all around the globe hidden from humans, this large, hairy, ape-like creature is beloved in the paranormal community. Stories of these “wild men” have been passed along throughout history. What do they look like? Where have they been spotted? Why do they keep themselves hidden from us?
Loch Ness Monster
Nessie, as the Loch Ness monster has been named, supposedly resides in the deep, dark waters of a large lake in Scotland. Sightings throughout the years have been numerous, but never confirmed. Is this an animal who makes their home in the depths of the lake? Or a time-traveling dinosaur from the ancient past?
Ghosts
Hauntings all around the world make us question, are ghosts really real? What are these misty, shadow figures that hover among some of the most eerie and historical places in countries all around the world? Some say ghosts are the spirits of people who are lost in time. What do you believe?
Aliens & UFOs
Out-of-this-world sightings and footage of possible alien spacecraft zooming around our world’s oceans and skies capture our imagination and curiosity almost daily. Is there intelligent life out in the universe wanting to make contact with humans on Earth? Whether you choose to believe or not is up to you, but be prepared to get curious! Find some answers to your questions and build your knowledge of these creatures that go bump in the night.
Is your curiosity sparked? Are you ready to explore some more?
Search my curated Mackin.com list of paranormal titles, sets, and series to add to your classroom or school library.
