Without a single word, The Wanderer by Peter Van Den Ende uses art to tell an incredible story; following the journey of a little paper boat through a succession of strange, wonderful – and occasionally frightening – scenes.
Dreamlike (perhaps nightmarish in places) and haunting, this book – which won the KS1 category of the Teach Primary Book Awards in 2021 – is one that children and adults alike will come back to time and time again, finding new details and adding layers to the narrative with every read.
It’s an extraordinary work, surely destined to become a classic, and a profoundly exciting prospect for any teacher.
This download from Pushkin Press will allow pupils to make their own Wanderer. Simply print out the instructions and follow along.
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