author
Edwin P. Norwood
b. 1881
A California-born children's writer with a clear affection for circus life, he created the whimsical Diggeldy Dan books and other stories for young readers. His work mixes fantasy, humor, and the lively world of performers and animals.
1 Audiobook
The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan
by Edwin P. Norwood
About the author
Born on April 20, 1881, in Cucamonga, California, Edwin P. Norwood was an American author of books for children. Library and books-page records consistently place him in the 1881–1940 span and connect him with several early twentieth-century titles, including The Adventures of Diggeldy Dan and The Other Side of the Circus.
Norwood is remembered chiefly for stories that draw on circus settings and a playful, imaginative tone. Sources about his books also describe him as a publicity agent, which fits well with the strong circus flavor of his writing and helps explain the insider feel of some of his work.
He died on October 13, 1940. While detailed biographical information appears limited in the readily available sources, his books have remained visible through projects such as LibriVox, Project Gutenberg, and major library catalogs, where new readers can still discover his lively children's fiction.