Recommended Reading

Ghosts have been a part of history and literature for as long as there have been stories told and events documented. Below is a list of some books we feel incorporate ghosts in a positive way -- either by using ghosts to teach something, or by educating kids and parents about the paranormal. We naturally fear what we don't know or don't understand. These are some books that help take away some of the unknown. Mysteries should be embraced and explored. More adventure awaits in the list below.

Who's Haunting the White House? The President's Mansion and the Ghosts Who Live There by Jeff Belanger. A ghostly tour of one of America's most haunted houses. This non-fiction book explores the Executive Mansion through the many historic ghosts who are said to live there. For ages 9 and up. ($14.95, Sterling, 2008)


Ghost Towns by Sarah Parvis. A cool look at eleven deserted towns starting with the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island where 115 people just... disappeared. This book is part of a series that includes Abandoned Insane Asylums, Creepy Castles, and Spooky Cemeteries. For ages 9-12. ($25.27, Bearport Publishing, 2008)





Mysterious Encounters: Ghosts by Kelli M. Brucken. Stories of helpful ghosts, messenger ghosts, and dangerous ghosts. Includes plenty of photographs. For ages 9-12. ($23.70, Kid Haven Press, 2006)








Ghosts: Monster Chronicles by Stephen Krensky. The history and pop culture of ghosts. For ages 9-12. ($26.60, Lerner Publications, 2007)







Spooky Sillies: A Book of Ghost Jokes by Mark Moore. Even very young ghost lovers will enjoy the jokes and riddles in this book. For ages 4-8. ($18.60, Picture Window Books, 2004)