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Kanatsouli, Meni. "Aspects of the Greek Children's Novel: 1974-1994." Children's Literature Association Quarterly (fall 1995): 121-25. A very well written and balanced article concerning the contemporary Greek children's novel. It not only mentions, but also commends Alki Zei's work in its examination of the most important aspects and elements of Greek children's novels.

Nist, Joan Stadium. "Perspective on World War II." Children's Literature (1981): 203-209.

Sutherland, Zena, and May Hill Arbuthnot.

Children and Books, 8th edition. New York: HarperCollins, 1991, p. 423.

Walter, Virginia A. War & Peace Literature for Children and Young Adults: A Resource Guide to Significant Issues. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1993, p. 78.