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

Zoey dropped her stick. "Stop crying," she said, trying to sound stern. Evelyn kept her head down, hiding her face.


Zoey softened her voice a little bit. "I won't tell," she said. "If you tell me why you did it."


Evelyn looked up and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. "You know very well why," she said. "Don't pretend you haven't thought about it."


"About what?" Zoey asked. "What are you talking about?"


"My father. I figure it's only a matter of time before you start accusing him of being your father. Well, you can't have him. He's all I have."


Zoey looked at her in astonishment. "You thought I wanted to steal your father?"


Evelyn wiped a hand across her nose and looked at her feet. "I wouldn't put it past you."


"So you'd rather let people think he was hurting you?"


Chapter 38