Orphan's Family

Orphan's Family

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A 12-year-old 'nobody', an orphan, with a brilliant mind but a troubled past, constantly punished and reprimanded for his rebellious behavior. His disobedience, only a pretense, to hide deep emotional scars from a life of abuse and loss. What happens when the 'nobody' comes across, Professor Park, a kind but firm middle school teacher, who sees through him and takes him under his wing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Can the Orphan finally find his "FAMILY"?
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