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1 1 y separately published work icon A Stranger's Tale Nataša Xerri , Adam Oehlers (illustrator), Melbourne : Nataša Xerri , 2019 20223094 2019 single work novella fantasy

'“A time long ago, when the Moon and Sun were friends and shared the same sky, a strange man wandered down and even stranger path.”

'In this folkloric tale, a man known only as the Stranger finds his way to another world and embarks on a journey fuelled by determination to take back what he has lost. Watched with growing interest by ancient celestial beings, he faces a different challenge at every turn and each one more tempting than the last. Can he resist the temptations, or will the Four Winds sway his heart with bribes cloaked as gifts?

'This is a world of shadow and light, where the winds follow no particular direction and where even time has a will of its own. 

'Deeply rooted in dark, traditional storytelling and enriched with stunning olde worlde illustrations by Adam Oehlers, A Stranger’s Tale introduces familiar characters in an unfamiliar world. Rich in imagery and a nostalgic charm, Nataša Xerri brings a fresh new voice to age-old themes, as she weaves a story that has readers of all ages spellbound from beginning to end.'

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1 2 y separately published work icon Celeste, Nick and the Magical Tea Party Miss Dinkles , Adam Oehlers (illustrator), Melbourne : Brolga Publishing , 2011 7257265 2011 single work picture book children's

When Celeste becomes bored hosting tea parties with her imaginary friends, she finds an old radio that enables her to escape to a world where she can help plants grow. Back cover

1 y separately published work icon Altair no. 5 2000 Z1197879 2000 periodical issue
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