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"The Magic Pudding" by Norman Lindsay is a whimsical children's book written in the early 20th century. This delightful tale features quirky characters such as Bunyip Bluegum, a tidy bear, and his Uncle Wattleberry, along with a magical, ever-replenishing pudding named Albert. The story explores themes of adventure, friendship, and humor as the main characters journey together and encounter various challenges. At the start of the story, we meet Bunyip Bluegum, who decides to leave his home due to his uncle's troublesome whiskers, which complicate their meals. He seeks advice from Egbert Rumpus Bumpus, a poet, on whether to travel as a swaggie or a traveler and quickly resolves to set out with nothing more than a walking stick. Bunyip soon joins Bill Barnacle, a sailor, and his friend Sam Sawnoff, a penguin, as they enjoy a delightful lunch featuring the Magic Pudding, who speaks and insists they keep eating him. However, they soon find themselves battling puddin'-thieves, setting the stage for the adventurous escapades ahead, filled with lighthearted fighting, camaraderie, and comical dialogues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
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