Monday, June 11, 2018

The magic pudding: the adventures of Bunyip Bluegum

Author: Norman Lindsay

Publisher: Pymble, N.S.W.: Angus & Robertson 2010, c1918.


Recommended age group: 8+



Summary:

The magic Pudding is an example of classic Australians children’s literature. Published in 1918, the story starts with Bunyip Bluegum the koala leaving his house to go on an adventure. When he eventually gets hungry, he meets two friends, Bill Barnacle the sailor and Sam Sawnoff the penguin, who own Albert, the magic pudding. Albert the pudding is a bad-tempered, ill-mannered magic pudding that regenerates itself after being eaten. Of course, some pudding thieves decide to try and steal Albert and it’s up to Bunyip Bluegum and his friends to rescue him.


Further Information:

Norman Lindsay website
Goodreads

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