"Bunting, Eve. A Sudden Silence." Booklist (April 15, 1988): 1419. The reviewer summarizes briefly the action of the book and concludes that this novel is "a particularly good choice for reluctant readers."

Dillon, Doris, and Valerie Lewis. "Meet the Author: Eve Bunting." Instructor (September 1992): 61-63. Gives elementary school students insight into Bunting as a real person.

Raymond, Allen. "Eve Bunting: From Ireland with Love." Early Years (October 1986): 38-40. This article provides a look at the person of Bunting as an Early Years interviewer visits her in her home. Bunting talks of her private life, her writing techniques, and the social values of her books.

Review. Horn Book (July/August 1988): 499-500. This review concludes by saying, "a moving story, which reveals both human caring and the painful consequences of irresponsible actions."

Review. Publishers Weekly (April 8, 1988): 96. Describes the book as "a strong anti-alcoholism message through an intriguing detective-story."