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The Magic Pudding Being the Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and His Friends Bill Barnacle & Sam Sawnoff

By Norman Lindsay

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Join a koala, a sailor, and a penguin as they embark on hilarious adventures with a magical, talking pudding that never runs out, but which is constantly needing to be defended from sneaky thieves.

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2004-01-01
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Summary

"The Magic Pudding" by Norman Lindsay is a charming children's story that follows Bunyip Bluegum, a polite koala, as he sets out on a journey with Bill Barnacle, a sailor, and Sam Sawnoff, a penguin. Their lives change forever when they find a never-ending, talking pudding that brings both laughter and trouble as they must protect it from those who want to steal its magic. The story begins with Bunyip’s decision to leave his Uncle Wattleberry after some disagreement that sets the stage for his travels. Soon after leaving, he meets Bill and Sam, who introduce him to the extraordinary pudding and its wonderful, magical properties. Through playful language and silly jokes from the characters, the book creates a fun atmosphere, exploring themes of friendship and food in a memorable way.

About the Author

Norman Alfred William Lindsay was an Australian artist, etcher, sculptor, writer, art critic, novelist, cartoonist and amateur boxer. One of the most prolific and popular Australian artists of his generation, Lindsay attracted both acclaim and controversy for his works, many of which infused the Australian landscape with erotic pagan elements and were deemed by his critics to be "anti-Christian, anti-social and degenerate".

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