Kirkpatrick, D. L., ed. Twentieth-Century Children's Writers. New York: St.

Martin's Press, 1983. The entry on Norton summarizes her career, lists her works, and gives a brief commentary.

Schlobin, Roger C. Andre Norton: A Primary and Secondary Bibliography.

Boston: G. K. Hall, 1980. This book includes important biographical information and a thorough listing of articles and books by and about Norton.

Spivack, Charlotte. Merlin's Daughters: Contemporary Women Writers of Fantasy. New York: Greenwood Press, 1987. The chapter on Norton includes an overview of her work for both adults and children. Spivack notes Norton's important themes and provides a critical discussion of her novels.

Townsend, John Rowe. A Sense of Story: Essays on Contemporary Writers for Children. Boston: Horn Book, 1971.

Townsend's essay on Norton emphasizes her science-fiction novels. A brief essay by Norton is included.