Zoey has no idea what it means to be normal. Everything she touches has a taste, and her father’s identity is a town secret. Her sisters have their own issues. While it's a struggle for Celeste to connect with the world, Ruby, who has a flair for the dramatic, doesn't worry about anything. Orphaned at birth, the fourteen-year-old triplets live with their aunt and mark seasons by the annual migration of captivating birds. Despite an almost idyllic childhood grounded in Aunt Flory's home-cooked food and family values, Zoey struggles with her identity in a community where the Starling family is the subject of gossip. But secrets run deep in the small town, and the triplets aren't the only ones with something to hide. Zoey soon discovers that the truth isn't obvious and different perspectives shape the world. It's always how you choose to look at things that matters most.

Bugs, Weeds, and Water is created by Evangeline Greene, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Bugs, Weeds, and Water

When they returned to the house, Aunt Flory and Verna followed Celeste inside, still carrying her new sandals. Zoey, eager for the opportunity to finally return Mr. Nelson's stone, tapped the angel and ran upstairs.


"Where are you off to in such a hurry?" Aunt Flory called up after her.


"I'm popping over to the Nelsons' house," she shouted. "I have to grab something."


"Make sure you don't tire Ellen out," Aunt Flory called as usual.


"I won't," Zoey promised, snatching the obsidian from under her pillow. She could hear Aunt Flory and Verna still talking in the kitchen while the drone of one of Celeste's television shows began drifting through the house.


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