| Author |
Lindsay, Norman, 1879-1969 |
| Title |
The Magic Pudding
Being the Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and His Friends Bill Barnacle & Sam Sawnoff
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #23625
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by Geoffrey Cowling
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| Summary |
"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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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fantasy literature
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Australia -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Puddings -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4910 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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