Linking in Lincoln: June, 11 2008

What’s that scratching under your bed…..it’s Linking in Lincoln!

New this month from the University of Nebraska Press, is The Chichi Hoohoo Bogeyman by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve. This children’s book takes us back to our own adolescence, when the dark was filled with all things terrifying. This new edition of the well received tale follows four little girls who encounter a strange man one day and name him the Chichi Hoohoo Bogeyman. Swearing themselves to secrecy, they become further unsettled when they return home and hear the adults talk of recent unexplained occurrences at home, perhaps driven by spirits. When one of the young girls goes missing, the secret of the Chichi Hoohoo Bogeyman must be uncovered.
This week, in the spirit of the paranormal, LIL is going to take a walk on the supernatural side. Care to join me?
What is the bogeyman? We may remember him well from terrified nights as six year olds, but the origins are actually quite distinctive. Find out more about them here.

Like scary movies? Check out this four minute film about the bogeyman on youtube.

“Aren’t you glad you didn’t turn on the lights?” Nothing beats a good urban legend. Read all about them here…but maybe make sure the lights are on?

John Bellairs wrote thrillers for children.  Stories filled to the brim with witches, mummies, haunted houses, and enchanted objects. Check out the New York Times for a closer look at this unique author.

It’s a well known belief that America is a melting pot. In addition to the numerous benefits this has had on our culture, folklore is just one. It might be one of the more interesting though, so check out this American Folklore website and see what the Native Americans, African Americans, and even the French-Canadian have to offer in terms of mythology. P.S.  You might want to take a look at the American Spooky Series as well.
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve is the author of many children’s books. Find out more about this author, and her other works at the VG website.

Well bloggers, scared yet? If not, then you’re made of stronger stuff than me! Join us again Friday for another dose of TWIH.