Cuseo, Allan A. Review. Voice of Youth Advocates 6 (1983): 209. This positive review argues that Strasser manages to prevent his characters from becoming caricatures.

Jameyson, Karen. Review. Horn Book 59 (1983): 175. A positive review that emphasizes Strasser's sensitive handling of Jeff's relationship with Melissa and with his father.

Strasser, Todd. "I Was a Teenage Boy."

Media and Methods 19,6 (1983): 10-12.

An interview with Strasser in which he discusses his attempt to write books that will appeal to male readers and help them to become interested in books.

——. "Stalking the Teen." Horn Book 62 (1986): 236-239. Strasser describes how he does research to accurately represent contemporary teenagers and their lifestyles in his novels.

——. "Todd Strasser." In Speaking for Ourselves: Autobiographical Sketches by Notable Authors of Books for Young Adults, edited by Don Gallo. Urbana, 111.: NCTE, 1990: 203-205. A short autobiographical sketch that focuses on Strasser's teenage years.

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