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y separately published work icon Oskar the Pole single work   short story  
Is part of The Otto Bin Empire Judy Nunn , 2015 series - author short story (number 2 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 2017... 2017 Oskar the Pole
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'The second of Judy Nunn’s captivating short stories featuring the homeless men and women who gather around the plastic bins near the docks, is a heart-warming tale of friendship and community.

'For eight years now Oskar the Pole has been a widower. As a homeless vagrant, pushing a supermarket trolley through the streets of life, he cuts a lonely figure.

'But Oskar has a talent. He can play chess, and he can play it well.

'Every afternoon, at the giant chessboard in the park, Oskar becomes a star, a master, the undefeated champion . . .

'The second of Judy Nunn’s captivating short stories featuring the homeless men and women who gather around the plastic bins near the docks, is a heart-warming tale of friendship and community.'

Source : publisher's blurb

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Melbourne, Victoria,: Random House Australia , 2017 .
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      Extent: 48p.p.
      Note/s:
      • Published 28th August 2017
      • also includes an extract from Judy Nunn's new novel, Sanctuary
      ISBN: 9780143789277 (ebk)
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