Jibby Jones · Character
Oscar Smale
Wampus's generous uncle, whose annual birthday fishing prize—a jointed rod with a five-dollar reel—sets every boy in town scheming to out-fish the unbeatable Wampus.
supporting
Also known as Uncle Oscar, Uncle Oscar Smale
First appearance: i oliver parmenter jones
As a supporting figure in Jibby Jones, Oscar Smale is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Wampus's uncle who brings the prize rod and reel, explains how Jibby 'smelled' the pilot bee, and officiates the contest.
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Uncle Oscar Smale is the well-liked grown-up whose birthday tradition turns a lazy summer into a contest, dangling a prize so fine the boys ache to win it even knowing Wampus always does. He's the kind of man the kids…
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friendship · positive
Oscar Smale is a friend and brother of Wampus, often involved in Jibby's adventures. How this plays out →
- Wampus Smale
family · positive
- Jibby Jones
friendship · positive
Oscar Smale is a friend and brother of Wampus, often involved in Jibby's adventures. How this plays out →
- Wampus Smale
family · positive
- Jibby Jones
friendship · positive
Oscar Smale is a friend and brother of Wampus, often involved in Jibby's adventures. How this plays out →
- Wampus Smale
family · positive
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