Del Negro, Janice. Review of Torn Thread.

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Book (May 2000): 53. Del Negro calls this an accessible survival story, which avoids epic drama and focuses on the small choices that keep the two sisters alive.

Golodetz, Virginia. Review of Torn Thread.

School Library Journal, vol. 46 (April 2000):

136. Golodetz comments that this novel, as a powerful testament to the human spirit, provides much opportunity for discussion.

Lewis, Valerie. "Meet the Author: Anne Isaacs." Instructor, vol. 104 (March 1995): 76. In this brief interview, Isaacs recalls her childhood reading and her experiences in writing for children.

Review of Torn Thread. Book Report, vol. 19 (May/June 2000): 63. This reviewer comments on the author's use of rich detail to document a dehumanizing situation while at the same time highlighting the humanity, family devotion, and friendships of Eva and Rachel.