Otto Bin Empire

Series · 4 books · 2015-2022

By Judy Nunn

Books in series

Clive's Story

2015

The Otto Bin Clive's Story is a tellingly poignant short story from bestselling author Judy Nunn. Also includes an extract from her novel, Spirits of the Ghan.To the members of the Otto Bin Empire – the homeless men and women who gather around the plastic bins near the docks – Clive is an enigmatic addition to their ranks. Intelligent, healthy and always well presented, even Clive struggles to understand why he finds himself at the bottom of the barrel. How did it happen?‘I’m just a bloke going through a period of adjustment,’ he tells himself, ‘I’ll be back on my feet soon.’But as the weeks turn into months Clive slowly adjusts to his circumstances. He finds tolerance, acceptance and friendship and slowly begins to see humanity in its purest light . . .

Oskar the Pole

2017

This ebook also includes an extract from Judy Nunn's new novel, Sanctuary. 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.

Adam's Mum and Dad

2019

‘I have no family,’ Adam said, the blue eyes in the baby face now ice-cold. ‘I have no mother and I have no father.’ Adam is just fifteen years old when he stumbles upon the Otto Bin Empire, a community of homeless men and women who gather at the colourful wheelie bins down near the docks. The teenage runaway is fleeing from his violent, alcoholic father, and now has one to stay lost. But parents can come in all shapes and sizes - as Adam is about to discover, following a chance encounter one winter night . . . Also includes an extract from Judy Nunn’s upcoming novel, Khaki Town.

A Poem for Sally

2022

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 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 … Also includes an extract from Judy Nunn’s new bestseller, Showtime!

Author

Judy Nunn

Author · 25 books

Judy Nunn (born 13 April 1945) is an Australian actress and 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 80s to turn her hand to prose. The result was two adventure novels for children, EYE IN THE STORM and EYE IN THE CITY, which remain extremely popular, not only in Australia but in Europe. Embarking on adult fiction in the early 90s, Judy's three novels, THE GLITTER GAME, CENTRE STAGE and ARALUEN, set respectively in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became instant bestsellers. Her subsequent bestsellers, KAL, BENEATH THE SOUTHERN CROSS, TERRITORY, PACIFIC, HERITAGE and FLOODTIDE confirm her position as one of Australia’s leading popular novelists.