Elena Vance
Listen to The Garage Treasure by Elena Vance as a bilingual audiobook with synchronized read-along text in English and Filipino.
Rain tapped steadily against the windows on a chilly autumn afternoon. Inside her cozy kitchen, Clara paced back and forth while sipping warm herbal tea. She was anxiously waiting for Arthur, the most resourceful handyman in the neighborhood. Arthur was known for his calm attitude and his ability to fix almost anything. A few minutes later, a gentle knock sounded at the front door. Clara opened it immediately to find Arthur standing on the porch, shaking water off his umbrella. He wore a durable cotton jacket and carried a well-organized canvas toolbox. Thanks for coming on such short notice, Arthur, Clara said with relief. It is no trouble at all, Arthur replied with a reassuring smile. Tell me, what seems to be the trouble today? Clara led him toward the back of the house, explaining the situation as they walked. The community greenhouse project starts tomorrow morning, and I volunteered to supply the seedlings, she said. Unfortunately, my automatic watering system stopped working an hour ago. Without that pump, I cannot fill the large storage tanks for the plants. To make matters worse, the heavy wooden bench supporting the water tank collapsed slightly.