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

He looked shocked for a second and closed the drawer. His expression softened. "Well, I'm not sure how you think I can help you there," he said.


"I know you were her friend," she said, thrusting the yearbook photo at him. Defying Aunt Flory, she'd climbed the ladder to the attic and retrieved the book while Aunt Flory was out. Ruby had helped her after she threatened to tell Aunt Flory she wore makeup outside the house.


"I wondered how long it would take you to get to me," he said. "I heard you've been asking around."


"Since you were her friend, you must know something," she said. "I need to find my father."


Chewing on the inside of his cheek, he got up to shut his office door.


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