Clara Vance
Listen to The Old Treehouse Secret by Clara Vance as a bilingual audiobook with synchronized read-along text in English and Turkish.
Leo stepped off the train onto the quiet wooden platform. He looked around at the familiar mountains surrounding his old town. Ten long years had passed since he last stood in this place. He adjusted his canvas backpack and checked his silver watch. His younger sister Maya was supposed to meet him here. Suddenly, a loud voice called his name from behind the gate. Leo turned around and saw a woman with a bright red jacket. It was Maya, running toward him with a broad smile. She threw her arms around him in a tight, warm hug. I cannot believe you are finally here! she shouted happily. Leo laughed softly and hugged her back with great joy. It has been far too long, my dear sister, he replied. They walked out of the station into the cool autumn air. The fallen orange leaves crunched softly under their cotton shoes. Maya led him down the narrow street toward their childhood neighborhood. The town has not changed very much, Leo remarked thoughtfully. The old bakery is still selling fresh fruit pastries, Maya said. They passed the town square where children were playing happily together. A friendly dog trotted past them, enjoying its free afternoon walk.