Bell, Anthea. "A Case of Commitment."
Signal 38 (May 1982): 73-81. An excellent critical overview of Paterson's work, emphasizing the influence of her religious beliefs.
Goforth, Caroline R. "The Role of the Island in Jacob Have I Loved."
Children's Literature Association Quarterly 9 (Winter 1984-1985): 176178. Examines Louise's symbolic relationship with Rass Island, and shows the island to be a refuge, limitation, and source of danger.
Haskell, Ann. "Talk with a Winner." New York Times Book Review (April 26, 1981): 52, 67. This short biographical portrait of Paterson includes critical commentary on Jacob Have I Loved.
Huse, Nancy. "Katherine Paterson's Ultimate Realism." Children's Literature Association Quarterly 9 (Fall 1984): 99-101. Huse shows how Paterson's novels "combine the accuracy and literal truthfulness expected of realism with another kind of power usually associated.....
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