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The Magic Pudding: Being the Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and His Friends Paperback – December 21, 2011

by Norman Lindsay (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 62 ratings
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2012 Reprint of 1918 Edition. "The Magic Pudding: Being The Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and his Friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff" is an Australian children's book written and illustrated by Norman Lindsay. It is a comic fantasy, and a classic of Australian children's literature. The story is set in Australia with humans mixing with anthropomorphic animals. It tells of a magic pudding which, no matter how often it is eaten, always reforms in order to be eaten again. It is owned by three companions who must defend it against Pudding Thieves who want it for themselves.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    138 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    1160L
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
  7. Publisher
    Martino Fine Books
  8. Publication date
    December 21, 2011
  9. ISBN-10
    1614272174
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1614272175
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Martino Fine Books (December 21, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 138 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1614272174
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1614272175
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1160L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.32 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 62 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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V. Knocke
5.0 out of 5 stars Wacky (literally) tale from early 20th century Australia
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018
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I saw an illustration from this book by Norman Lindsay on Facebook, and I immediately wanted to read it! I found it on Project Gutenberg, and was immediately entranced! So I ordered it, and I love it! This era of children’s literature and illustration in England and the US has always fascinated me, and now I have an example of Australian literature from this same period. It is witty and raw and silly and childish and full of the culture and flora and fauna intrinsic to Australia—a real picture into the bygone era! Of course, it is also full of stereotypes and biases of the time period. I don’t condone this nor wish to bring any of that back, but I do find it fascinating.
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AliceT
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
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This has been one of my favorite books since I was a child. So glad to be able to buy a copy and pass it on to my godson.
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S. Lang
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2013
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Great book. Glad I could find a copy of it after all the years it has been since I read it first. Gave it as a Christmas present to a child I know. Thanks
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D.J. Geddes
1.0 out of 5 stars A poor copy of a classic book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2015
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This edition of The Magic Pudding looks like a poor photocopy of the original. The book is meant as a book for all ages, and especially for children. However, compared to original editions, the illustrations are poor quality, and crowded, and would not be attractive to children. This is a very good book with something for all ages, but poorly reproduced in this edition.
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Michael D. Lopez
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderous and Wonderful Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017
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Simply the best and most enjoyable book ever written for children AND adults.
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penbroke
3.0 out of 5 stars interesting book
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2020
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It appeals to a certain taste, not for children really, it goes on too long. Too much beat up the bad guys for me.
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doreen
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2016
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fun to revisit a childhood read
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K. Spangler
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful.
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2014
The Magic Pudding is an absolute delight, and the pictures are priceless. It's the story of a grouchy pudding that never diminishes no matter how much you eat it. The only problem is; there are "puddin' thieves' lurking about trying to steal the pudding for themselves. I found myself laughing out loud many times.
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Subhankar
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in India on April 28, 2019
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Present your child with this book. He/she will love it.
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Amanda Lambert
1.0 out of 5 stars This is a very poor quality edition with no colour illustrations
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2016
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This is a very poor quality edition with no colour illustrations, you get what you pay for but it didn't give this information, also its filthy dirty
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Adam Spinks
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Reviewed in Australia on December 2, 2023
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1.0 out of 5 stars No illustrations!
Reviewed in Australia on July 29, 2021
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I stupidly bought this without sampling as I usually do. A great book but NEEDS ILLUSTRATIONS- beware buying anything without sampling
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