description The Magic Pudding Overview
The Magic Pudding is a 1918 Australian children's novel written and illustrated by Norman Lindsay. Its comic, picaresque story follows Bunyip Bluegum, Bill Barnacle, and Sam Sawnoff as they protect Albert, a talking pudding that renews itself whenever it is eaten, from the Puddin' Thieves. The book combines episodic adventure, songs, wordplay, and Lindsay's illustrations, and is intended primarily for children and family reading.
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What is The Magic Pudding about?
Norman Lindsay's 1918 Australian children's novel follows the koala Bunyip Bluegum, sailor Bill Barnacle, and penguin Sam Sawnoff. They travel with Albert, a talking pudding that renews itself whenever it is eaten. [State Library of New South Wales](https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/magic-pudding)
How does Albert the pudding work?
Albert can be eaten repeatedly and magically restores itself, so his owners never run out of food. He can also take on different pudding flavors, while his bad temper makes him an active character rather than a passive object. [National Film and Sound Archive](https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/item/magic-pudding-illustrations)
Who are the Pudding Thieves?
They are recurring villains who try to steal Albert from Bunyip Bluegum, Bill Barnacle, and Sam Sawnoff. The theft attempts drive many of the book's comic adventures and conflicts.
When was The Magic Pudding published?
Angus & Robertson published the book in October 1918. It was written and illustrated by Norman Lindsay and became one of Australia's best-known children's books. [State Library of New South Wales](https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/stories/magic-pudding)
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