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Clowns -- Juvenile fiction Books
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Edwin P. Norwood
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.
Thomas Cobb
The Little Clown
"The Little Clown" by Thomas Cobb is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young boy named Jimmy, who embarks on a series of adventures after feeling abandoned due to the lack of a guardian to meet him at the railway station. Ultimately, he runs away and finds himself in a colorful circus world, encountering a variety of characters while seeking to reunite with his elusive family members. The opening portion of the book establishes Jimmy as a nearly eight-year-old boy attending a small school. After his school term ends abruptly due to the illness of his governess, he faces the anxiety of potentially being sent to live with relatives he barely knows. As he anticipates his return home, we learn that he has never met his parents and is unsure of what his future holds. This tension escalates as he finds himself alone at the railway station when no one comes to meet him, leading him to travel to his Aunt Selina's house, setting off a chain of events that make him a reluctant adventurer in an unfamiliar world. The themes of family, belonging, and the innocence of childhood journey are seamlessly woven into his experience, enticing the reader to join him on this quest for connection and identity.
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