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The Magic Pudding

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The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay is a whimsical children's book that follows the adventures of a koala named Bunyip Bluegum. He joins forces with a sailor and a penguin to protect an unusual and self-replenishing pudding from being stolen by cunning pudding thieves. The story is filled with delightful characters and humorous escapades in a fantastical world.
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You might enjoy this book if you love whimsical tales filled with quirky characters and humour. Set in an imaginative world, it features an endlessly replenishing pudding and follows the adventures of a band of misfits as they try to protect it. It's a delightful read for both children and adults who appreciate lighthearted storytelling.

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Norman Lindsay's timeless classic follows the adventures of debonair young koala Bunyip Bluegum, sailor Bill Barnacle and penguin Sam Sawnoff - owners of the much-desired Magic Puddin' Albert - who try to outwit Possum and Wombat, the professional, and extraordinarily persistent, puddin' thieves.

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The Magic Pudding was first cooked in 1918, and thousands of children (and their parents) have been relishing it ever since.

Norman Lindsay's timeless classic follows the adventures of debonair young koala Bunyip Bluegum, sailor Bill Barnacle and penguin Sam Sawnoff—owners of the much-desired Magic Puddin' Albert—who try to outwit Possum and Wombat, the professional, and extraordinarily persistent, puddin' thieves.

This edition includes all the original illustrations.

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_The Magic Pudding_ by Norman Lindsay is celebrated for its whimsical charm and unique storytelling. Reviews often highlight its delightful illustrations and the humour found in the adventures of the resourceful characters. It is praised for appealing to both children and adults, with its imaginative and timeless story about a magical pudding that never runs out.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780732284336

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 129.0mm

Weight: 122g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Norman Lindsay is widely regarded as one of Australia's greatest artists, producing a vast body of work in different media. He is perhaps most famous for his children’s classic, The Magic Pudding, but also published numerous other books for adults.

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