Flanagan, Dennis. "The Raskin Conglomerate." Horn Book 55 (August 1979): 392-395. A witty essay on Ellen Raskin's versatility and life by her husband, long-time editor of Scientific American, on the occasion of the Newbery Award for The Westing Game.
Hieatt, Constance B. "The Mystery of Figgs & Phantoms." Children's Literature 13 (1985): 128-138. The first thorough explication of the novel with valuable insights about Raskin's illustrations, use of typefaces, and literary allusions.
Raskin, Ellen. "Newbery Medal Acceptance." Horn Book 55 (August 1979):.....
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