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

In the days that followed Aunt Flory's fall, Zoey thought a lot about her conversation with Mr. Nelson. It was a huge relief to discover he already knew about her aunt's condition but, more importantly, that he didn't consider it a big deal. The way he'd explained it, Aunt Flory had a physical condition, but it wasn't the tragic secret Zoey had made it out to be in her head.


'Her world felt lighter. Even her headaches disappeared. But she also wondered who else knew. She'd have to rely on her powers of observation until she was ready to bring it up with her. She'd watch Aunt Flory and Dr. Tanner closely when they were together. If Aunt Flory had confided in anyone, he would be the logical choice. He was a doctor as well as her friend. Hadn't he mentioned her "condition" just the other day?'


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