Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 39 (April 1986): 149. A positive review, praising the novel's characters, dialogue, and narrative flow. The reviewer suggests that Cat, Herself has two themes, prejudice against itinerant people and coming of age.

Hickman, Janet. "Profile: The Person Behind the Book—Mollie Hunter."

Language Arts 56 (1979): 302-306. A good, general overview of Hunter's early work, suggesting the extent to which she researches her writing.

Hunter, Mollie. Talent Is Not Enough: Mollie Hunter on Writing for Children. New York: Harper, 1976.

In this collection of essays, Hunter discusses both her life and craft.

Lewis, Marjorie. Review. School Library Journal 32,9 (1986): 104. The reviewer suggests that the novel's characters are lifeless stereotypes, although it has "flashes of beauty, passion, and wisdom."

Twichell, Ethel. Review. Horn Book 62 (1986): 455. A generally positive review praising Hunter's competent writing and her characterization of Catriona McPhie.

Walker, Christine. Review. School Librarian 34,1 (1986): 73. This...