Chevalier, Tracy, ed. Twentieth Century Children's Writers. Chicago: St. James Press, 1989. John D. Stahl lists Naylor's books and an overview of her writing. He believes her characters have "depth, individuality, and complexity."

Commire, Anne, ed. Something About the Author. Vol. 12. Detroit: Gale, 1977. This article presents a short autobiographical section.

Draper, Charlotte W. "Night Cry."

Horn Book Magazine (June 1984): 331.

This reviewer believes the setting is integral to Ellen's suspenseful story.

Evory, Ann, and Linda Metzger, eds.

Contemporary Authors. New Revision Series. Vol. 8. Detroit: Gale, 1983.

This article contains a brief biography of Naylor and lists her works.

Holtze, Sally Holmes, ed. Fifth Book of Junior Authors and Illustrators. New York: H.W. Wilson, 1983. The volume presents an autobiographical sketch of Naylor and her philosophy on writing.

Phelan, Carolyn. "Night Cry." Booklist (July 1984): 1550. The reviewer says Naylor's skillful portrayal of Ellen makes the book believable.

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