Whistlers' Van Explained
| Whistlers' Van |
| Author: | Idwal Jones |
| Publisher: | The Viking Press |
| Release 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]
Notes and References
- https://books.google.com/books?id=bzeHhAwuM6UC The Newbery Companion by John Thomas Gillespie and Corinne J. Naden, Libraries Unlimited, 2001
- https://books.google.com/books?id=6pujShjG1YkC&dq The Newbery & Caldecott Awards: a Guide to the Medal and Honor Books by the Association for Library Service to Children, ALA Editions, 2009
- Web site: Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present . . 2009-12-30 .
