Blackwood, Gary L. "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Situations." ALAN Review (Fall 1989). The author explains that he puts normal characters in unusual situations to create conflict.

Chatton, Barbara. "Wild Timothy."

School Library Journal (October 1987).

This reviewer calls the book a "cut above most in the genre."

Chelton, Mary K. "Wild Timothy."

Voice of Youth Advocates (December 1987). The critic believes the volume is a good book-talk title.

Sutton, Roger. "Wild Timothy." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (September 1987). Sutton finds appeal in the details of Timothy's survival.