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Stories from the Otto Bin Empire by Judy Nunn
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Stories from the Otto Bin Empire

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Length 8 hours 43 minutes
Language English
Narrators Alice Parkinson & John Derum

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FAMILIES COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES.

In these six captivating short stories, meet some members of the Otto Bin Empire - the homeless men and women who gather down by the docks.

Adam, the teenage runaway, who has just one goal: to stay lost. Until life offers him a second chance.

Oskar, the elderly Polish immigrant, who to outsiders cuts a lonely figure. But every afternoon, at the giant chessboard in the park, Oskar becomes a star.

The poet Reginald, who claims he just wants to observe. Then he meets young Sally - and the scruffy kelpie who hangs around the bins - and is inspired in ways he'd never imagined.

Johnny, the generous, charismatic, habitual criminal, who is finally determined to turn his life around - if only he can stay out of jail.

Benny, the Big Issue vendor with a heart of gold, who loves nothing more than helping others.

And finally Madge, the much-loved Otto Bin matriarch. Her past has always been shrouded in secrecy, but now she's ready to share her story . . .

Tragedy and betrayal, sacrifice and salvation, redemption and hope are all on display in this inspiring collection from master storyteller Judy Nunn.

Judy Nunn (Author)
Judy Nunn's career has been long, illustrious and multifaceted. After combining her internationally successful acting career with scriptwriting for television and radio, Judy decided in the 90s to turn her hand to prose.

Her first three novels, The Glitter Game, Centre Stage and Araluen, set respectively in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became instant bestsellers, and the rest is history, quite literally in fact. She has since developed a love of writing Australian historically-based fiction and her fame as a novelist has spread rapidly throughout Europe where she has been published in English, German, French, Dutch, Czech and Spanish.

Her subsequent bestsellers, Kal, Beneath the Southern Cross, Territory, Pacific, Heritage, Floodtide, Maralinga, Tiger Men, Elianne, Spirits of the Ghan, Sanctuary, Khaki Town and Showtime! confirmed Judy's position as one of Australia's leading fiction writers. She has now sold over one million books in Australia alone.

In 2015 Judy was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her "significant service to the performing arts as a scriptwriter and actor of stage and screen, and to literature as an author".

John Derum (Reader)
John Derum has been acting writing and directing for theatre, television and film since his teenage years, working mainly with Australian writing and stories. He has recorded and performed for audiobooks the works of C.J.Dennis and numerous other Australian poets and novelists, including Joseph Furphy, Henry Lawson, Judy Nunn and David Malouf. John has performed his tribute to C.J.Dennis, More Than A Sentimental Bloke, throughout Australia and recorded several Dennis collections, including the Dennis masterpiece 'The Glugs Of Gosh'.

John was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (A.M.) for his significant contribution to the arts and the community.

Alice Parkinson (Reader)
Alice Parkinson has created a reputation of being one of Australia's finest actors. Since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2005 Alice has built a solid and remarkable career in film and television with a string of lead credits to her name.

Alice has played a leading role in the James Cameron feature Sanctum 3D, the fantasy/drama Where The Wild Things Are directed by Spike Jonze where she donned a suit as 'K.W.', as well as Arclight Films' thriller/horror Bait 3D other credits include Don't Go Below, Not Suitable for Children, The Cup, Mao's Last Dancer, X Men Origins: Wolverine.

Television credits include Terra Nova, Brothers in Arms, Reef Doctors S1, Rake 2, Mr & Mrs Murder S1, Home & Away, Doctor Doctor S2, The Jesters, Dance Academy, The Pacific, 30 Seconds, The Strip, A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne, All Saints.

Alice theatre credits include, Lady Macbeth at Mtsensk; Belvoir Street Theatre, The Taming of The Shrew; Sydney Theatre Company, Peach Season; Griffin Theatre

Judy Nunn (Author)
Judy Nunn's career has been long, illustrious and multifaceted. After combining her internationally successful acting career with scriptwriting for television and radio, Judy decided in the 90s to turn her hand to prose.

Her first three novels, The Glitter Game, Centre Stage and Araluen, set respectively in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became instant bestsellers, and the rest is history, quite literally in fact. She has since developed a love of writing Australian historically-based fiction and her fame as a novelist has spread rapidly throughout Europe where she has been published in English, German, French, Dutch, Czech and Spanish.

Her subsequent bestsellers, Kal, Beneath the Southern Cross, Territory, Pacific, Heritage, Floodtide, Maralinga, Tiger Men, Elianne, Spirits of the Ghan, Sanctuary, Khaki Town and Showtime! confirmed Judy's position as one of Australia's leading fiction writers. She has now sold over one million books in Australia alone.

In 2015 Judy was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her "significant service to the performing arts as a scriptwriter and actor of stage and screen, and to literature as an author".

John Derum (Reader)
John Derum has been acting writing and directing for theatre, television and film since his teenage years, working mainly with Australian writing and stories. He has recorded and performed for audiobooks the works of C.J.Dennis and numerous other Australian poets and novelists, including Joseph Furphy, Henry Lawson, Judy Nunn and David Malouf. John has performed his tribute to C.J.Dennis, More Than A Sentimental Bloke, throughout Australia and recorded several Dennis collections, including the Dennis masterpiece 'The Glugs Of Gosh'.

John was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (A.M.) for his significant contribution to the arts and the community.

Alice Parkinson (Reader)
Alice Parkinson has created a reputation of being one of Australia's finest actors. Since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2005 Alice has built a solid and remarkable career in film and television with a string of lead credits to her name.

Alice has played a leading role in the James Cameron feature Sanctum 3D, the fantasy/drama Where The Wild Things Are directed by Spike Jonze where she donned a suit as 'K.W.', as well as Arclight Films' thriller/horror Bait 3D other credits include Don't Go Below, Not Suitable for Children, The Cup, Mao's Last Dancer, X Men Origins: Wolverine.

Television credits include Terra Nova, Brothers in Arms, Reef Doctors S1, Rake 2, Mr & Mrs Murder S1, Home & Away, Doctor Doctor S2, The Jesters, Dance Academy, The Pacific, 30 Seconds, The Strip, A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne, All Saints.

Alice theatre credits include, Lady Macbeth at Mtsensk; Belvoir Street Theatre, The Taming of The Shrew; Sydney Theatre Company, Peach Season; Griffin Theatre

Judy Nunn (Author)
Judy Nunn's career has been long, illustrious and multifaceted. After combining her internationally successful acting career with scriptwriting for television and radio, Judy decided in the 90s to turn her hand to prose.

Her first three novels, The Glitter Game, Centre Stage and Araluen, set respectively in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became instant bestsellers, and the rest is history, quite literally in fact. She has since developed a love of writing Australian historically-based fiction and her fame as a novelist has spread rapidly throughout Europe where she has been published in English, German, French, Dutch, Czech and Spanish.

Her subsequent bestsellers, Kal, Beneath the Southern Cross, Territory, Pacific, Heritage, Floodtide, Maralinga, Tiger Men, Elianne, Spirits of the Ghan, Sanctuary, Khaki Town and Showtime! confirmed Judy's position as one of Australia's leading fiction writers. She has now sold over one million books in Australia alone.

In 2015 Judy was made a Member of the Order of Australia for her "significant service to the performing arts as a scriptwriter and actor of stage and screen, and to literature as an author".

John Derum (Reader)
John Derum has been acting writing and directing for theatre, television and film since his teenage years, working mainly with Australian writing and stories. He has recorded and performed for audiobooks the works of C.J.Dennis and numerous other Australian poets and novelists, including Joseph Furphy, Henry Lawson, Judy Nunn and David Malouf. John has performed his tribute to C.J.Dennis, More Than A Sentimental Bloke, throughout Australia and recorded several Dennis collections, including the Dennis masterpiece 'The Glugs Of Gosh'.

John was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (A.M.) for his significant contribution to the arts and the community.

Alice Parkinson (Reader)
Alice Parkinson has created a reputation of being one of Australia's finest actors. Since graduating from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2005 Alice has built a solid and remarkable career in film and television with a string of lead credits to her name.

Alice has played a leading role in the James Cameron feature Sanctum 3D, the fantasy/drama Where The Wild Things Are directed by Spike Jonze where she donned a suit as 'K.W.', as well as Arclight Films' thriller/horror Bait 3D other credits include Don't Go Below, Not Suitable for Children, The Cup, Mao's Last Dancer, X Men Origins: Wolverine.

Television credits include Terra Nova, Brothers in Arms, Reef Doctors S1, Rake 2, Mr & Mrs Murder S1, Home & Away, Doctor Doctor S2, The Jesters, Dance Academy, The Pacific, 30 Seconds, The Strip, A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne, All Saints.

Alice theatre credits include, Lady Macbeth at Mtsensk; Belvoir Street Theatre, The Taming of The Shrew; Sydney Theatre Company, Peach Season; Griffin Theatre

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ISBN:
9781761349485

Length:
8 hours 43 minutes

Language:
English

Publisher:
Penguin Random House Australia

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Unabridged

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