Whistler's Van is a children's novel by Idwal Jones. Set in rural Wales shortly after World War I, it tells the story of a young farmboy, Gwilyn, who spends one summer traveling with the gypsies. The novel, illustrated by Zhenya Gay, was first published in 1936 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1937. References External links 1936 American novels 1936 children's books American children's novels Fictional representations of Romani people Newbery Honor-winning works Novels set in Wales Romani in Wales