Manny, a young boy from Apple City, faces a tough situation when a new governor's tax and wage laws threaten his family's livelihood on the farm. When the farm closes Manny finds that a new home is better than ever.
Manny lived in Apple City, a town surrounded by apple trees. His family worked on a big apple farm, and Manny loved helping his dad pick apples. One day, a new governor decided Mr. Thompson, the farm owner, should pay more taxes. He demanded 100 extra apples each day. This new tax put everyone on the farm in a tough spot.
The new tax was too much, even for Mr. Thompson. He had to freeze the workers' wages and ask them to pick more apples. Manny's dad explained the situation to him. - Why do we have to pick more apples, Dad? Manny asked. - Because of the new tax, son. We need to help Mr. Thompson keep the farm running.
The workers tried their best, but it was hard. They were tired and not earning more money. Manny noticed his parents were worried. - Will we be okay, Dad? Manny asked. - I hope so, son, Manny's dad replied with a sigh.
One day, the governor visited the farm. He noticed the workers were tired and asked why. The workers explained they were working harder but not getting paid more. The governor decided to make a new law to raise their wages. - This will help everyone, he said.
At first, the workers were happy with their higher wages. Manny's dad brought home a bigger paycheck, and they felt hopeful. - We can fix the house now! Manny's mom said excitedly. But soon, Mr. Thompson realized he couldn't afford everything. The farm was struggling.
Mr. Thompson tried everything to save the farm. He cut expenses and worked extra hours, but it wasn't enough. - I'm afraid we can't keep the farm going, Mr. Thompson told the workers. The workers were shocked and worried. Manny felt scared too.
Manny's dad explained the situation to him. - If the farm closes, we might have to move, he said. - But I don't want to leave! Manny exclaimed. - I know, son, but we might not have a choice, his dad replied sadly.
Mr. Thompson had to close the farm. The burden of the new taxes and the required higher wages made it impossible for the business to continue. Manny and his family were not happy but they packed their belongings to move to another state where apple farming taxes were not so high.
Manny's new house was in a new state where apple farmer taxes were less. When apple farmers have to pay less taxes they can pay their workers more. Manny's dad enjoyed working on the new farm with the new owner. Manny's dad got a raise. Manny even got an allowance for doing chores like keeping his room clean.
Manny started thinking about ways he could make money himself. Using his allowance he came up with a plan. To make apple pies and apple cider. He could use the money he made to one day own his apple farm or even run for governor and lower taxes on apple farmers.
So Manny started working on perfecting the recipe for his apple pies and cider. He worked every chance he got to make his dream come true. He loved apples and apple farming and knew he was going to make the world a better place one apple at a time.
Soon, people from all over came to buy the pies and cider. Manny started making more money and making more and more pies. - I did it, Dad! Manny exclaimed happily. - Yes, you did, Manny. I'm proud of you, his dad replied.
Manny knew he had a long time to save money to buy his apple farm but he had learned a lot with the move from Apple City. He loved living here but understood the importance of living in a place where taxes didn't make it impossible for business to succeed.
Manny was happier than he had ever been. Life was good. Who knows Manny may be the Governor one day. If he does become the Governor he will be in favor of low taxes on apple farmers because he knows that is the best way to create higher wages.
Manny lived in Apple City, a town surrounded by apple trees. His family worked on a big apple farm, and Manny loved helping his dad pick apples. One day, a new governor decided Mr. Thompson, the farm owner, should pay more taxes. He demanded 100 extra apples each day. This new tax put everyone on the farm in a tough spot.
The new tax was too much, even for Mr. Thompson. He had to freeze the workers' wages and ask them to pick more apples. Manny's dad explained the situation to him. - Why do we have to pick more apples, Dad? Manny asked. - Because of the new tax, son. We need to help Mr. Thompson keep the farm running.
The workers tried their best, but it was hard. They were tired and not earning more money. Manny noticed his parents were worried. - Will we be okay, Dad? Manny asked. - I hope so, son, Manny's dad replied with a sigh.
One day, the governor visited the farm. He noticed the workers were tired and asked why. The workers explained they were working harder but not getting paid more. The governor decided to make a new law to raise their wages. - This will help everyone, he said.
At first, the workers were happy with their higher wages. Manny's dad brought home a bigger paycheck, and they felt hopeful. - We can fix the house now! Manny's mom said excitedly. But soon, Mr. Thompson realized he couldn't afford everything. The farm was struggling.
Mr. Thompson tried everything to save the farm. He cut expenses and worked extra hours, but it wasn't enough. - I'm afraid we can't keep the farm going, Mr. Thompson told the workers. The workers were shocked and worried. Manny felt scared too.
Manny's dad explained the situation to him. - If the farm closes, we might have to move, he said. - But I don't want to leave! Manny exclaimed. - I know, son, but we might not have a choice, his dad replied sadly.
Mr. Thompson had to close the farm. The burden of the new taxes and the required higher wages made it impossible for the business to continue. Manny and his family were not happy but they packed their belongings to move to another state where apple farming taxes were not so high.
Manny's new house was in a new state where apple farmer taxes were less. When apple farmers have to pay less taxes they can pay their workers more. Manny's dad enjoyed working on the new farm with the new owner. Manny's dad got a raise. Manny even got an allowance for doing chores like keeping his room clean.
Manny started thinking about ways he could make money himself. Using his allowance he came up with a plan. To make apple pies and apple cider. He could use the money he made to one day own his apple farm or even run for governor and lower taxes on apple farmers.
So Manny started working on perfecting the recipe for his apple pies and cider. He worked every chance he got to make his dream come true. He loved apples and apple farming and knew he was going to make the world a better place one apple at a time.
Soon, people from all over came to buy the pies and cider. Manny started making more money and making more and more pies. - I did it, Dad! Manny exclaimed happily. - Yes, you did, Manny. I'm proud of you, his dad replied.
Manny knew he had a long time to save money to buy his apple farm but he had learned a lot with the move from Apple City. He loved living here but understood the importance of living in a place where taxes didn't make it impossible for business to succeed.
Manny was happier than he had ever been. Life was good. Who knows Manny may be the Governor one day. If he does become the Governor he will be in favor of low taxes on apple farmers because he knows that is the best way to create higher wages.
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