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Is part of
The Otto Bin Empire
2015
series - author
short story
(number
4
in series)
Issue Details:
First known date:
2022...
2022
A Poem for Sally
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'The fourth short story in Judy Nunn's Otto Bin Empire series is a heartfelt tale of love, tragedy and the universal need to belong.
'Down by the docks the homeless men and women who call themselves the ‘Otto Bin Empire’ gather together for companionship and support. But a recent newcomer always keeps himself to himself. Reginald, it turns out, is a poet and he simply wants to observe.
'Only two members of the ‘Empire’ dare to approach him: a vivacious teenage runaway named Sally, and the scruffy stray kelpie that hangs around the bins.
'Both the young woman and the dog are about to inspire Reginald’s life and work - in more ways than he ever imagined …'
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