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

"But we've seen that book a hundred times. There's nothing in it except a few pictures."


"Right. But there's one I need to look at again." Zoey opened the trap door and fumbled around the floor for the yearbook. It was right where she'd left it.


"Is the ladder steady enough, Zoey?" Celeste asked, her face squeezed with concern.


Zoey smiled down over her. "Like a rock. I'll be right down."


"I hope there aren't spiders up there," Ruby said, smirking.


Zoey considered tossing a pretend spider down on Ruby but decided against it. She didn't want to scare Celeste. She grabbed the book and passed it down to Ruby, who blew a layer of dust off it.


"I need to wash my hands," Celeste said, watching Zoey climb down the ladder. She headed for the washroom while Zoey and Ruby flipped through the pages of the yearbook. They paused at their mother's graduation photo. It was the same one Aunt Flory kept on the living room mantel.


Ruby shrugged. "Is this what you wanted?"


Chapter 31