Whistlers' Van
| Author | Idwal Jones |
|---|---|
| Publisher | The Viking Press |
Publication date | 1936 |
| Pages | 142 |
Whistlers' Van is a children's novel by Idwal Jones. Set in rural Wales shortly after World War I,[1] it tells the story of a young farmboy, Gwilyn, who spends one summer traveling with the gypsies.[2] The novel, illustrated by Zhenya Gay, was first published in 1936 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1937.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ The Newbery Companion by John Thomas Gillespie and Corinne J. Naden, Libraries Unlimited, 2001 p. 87
- ^ The Newbery & Caldecott Awards: a Guide to the Medal and Honor Books by the Association for Library Service to Children, ALA Editions, 2009, page 74
- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
External links
[edit]- Whistlers' Van at Faded Page (Canada)
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