The Moral Of Nemo's House

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Kira, an orphan with a crooked leg, lives in a world where the weak are set aside. From the moment her mother dies, she fears for her future until she is forgiven by the mighty Council of Guardians. The reason is that Nora has a gift: her fingers possess the ability to embroider in an extraordinary way. Her condition foreshadows that her community is surrounded by mysteries and secrets. No one should know about her intention to discover the truth about the world, in addition to finding out what it exists beyond its limits. At the beginning of the story Nemo’s family is attacked and as a result, he suffers a physical imperfection that will mark his life forever. Due to his “lucky fin,” his father overprotects him until the point he is separated

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