Edward Ormondroyd (born 1925) was an American writer of children's literature. Public information about him is limited, and what is known centers mainly on his representative work David and the Phoenix. The book follows the fantastic experiences of a boy named David who meets and befriends a phoenix, and its lively, imaginative narrative has appealed to young readers; it is often mentioned as a work of twentieth-century American children's fantasy. Ormondroyd's writing emphasizes a sense of adventure and childlike delight, and he skillfully combines everyday childhood experience with mythic figures, making the story both familiar and fantastical. Only one of his works is currently held in the collection, so a full picture of his writing cannot yet be given; readers can learn about his basic style and subject matter through David and the Phoenix.
