The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay
"The Magic Pudding" by Norman Lindsay is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bunyip Bluegum, a tidy and well-mannered koala, who embarks on an adventure with his friends, Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff, a sailor and a penguin, respectively. Together, they encounter a whimsical and magical pudding that not only replenishes itself endlessly but also has a cheeky personality, leading to humorous escapades and confrontations with
pudding-thieves. The opening of the book introduces Bunyip Bluegum and his Uncle Wattleberry, whose unruly red whiskers prompt Bunyip to leave home in search of adventure. After a comical exchange about whether to be a traveler or a swagman, Bunyip decides that carrying nothing but a walking stick is the best approach. He soon meets Bill and Sam, who share a delightful meal featuring their Magic Pudding, introducing its magical properties. From the outset, the story establishes a light-hearted and playful tone, complete with rhythmic verses and witty banter, as well as the themes of friendship and the joy of eating. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lindsay, Norman, 1879-1969 |
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| Title |
The Magic Pudding Being the Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and His Friends Bill Barnacle & Sam Sawnoff |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magic_Pudding |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #23625 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by Geoffrey Cowling |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Australia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Puddings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4910 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 107 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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