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Circus & CarnivalClassic Fantasy

The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan

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Edwin P. Norwood's The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan is a circus fiction and classic fantasy novel.

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About The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan

"The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan" by Edwin P. Norwood is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a whimsical clown named Diggeldy Dan, who lives in a magical place called Spangleland, where he encounters enchanting characters, including a pretty lady with blue eyes and a talking bird. The story is filled with themes of friendship, fantasy, and adventure, making it an engaging read for children. At the start of the tale, Diggeldy Dan is introduced as a lively clown, eagerly awaiting a message from the Pretty Lady with the Blue-Blue Eyes, who arrives on a magical white horse. She informs Dan about his special role in releasing the animals from their cages at sunset, a privilege he earns after being a clown for a hundred years and a day. As twilight approaches, the opening chapters set a playful tone, showcasing Dan's interactions with animals of Spangleland and hinting at the adventures that await as he embarks on this enchanting journey.
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The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan — LibriVox recording, 4 h 49 min in 26 sections.

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Genres

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  • Circus, Juvenile fiction
  • Clowns, Juvenile fiction

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Who wrote The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan?

The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan was written by Edwin P. Norwood.

What genre is The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan?

It is usually shelved as Circus & Carnival and Classic Fantasy.

Is The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 49 min.

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