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

Mrs. Nelson, Dr. Tanner, and the triplets waited in the living room for the police to arrive. Ruby and Zoey sat huddled together on the couch, eyes on the driveway. Mrs. Nelson broke down into occasional bursts of weeping, as she had been doing since waking from her nap and discovering Mr. Nelson's returned wallet. Celeste tended to her with a limitless supply of tissues and cold cloths. Dr. Tanner - who had returned to the house minutes after he received Zoey's call - paced the floor while waiting for a patrol car.


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