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 quickly realized why the lost expression on the woman in Mrs. Nelson's photo caught her off guard. She looked just like Celeste. 'Lots of people had autism. So it wasn't surprising that it was as likely to show up in a picture of a tall black woman in South Carolina twenty years ago as in a triplet in the southern part of Canada. Still, it was jarring to see it in black and white.'


Ruby and Mrs. Nelson didn't appear to notice the resemblance. Zoey, her heart racing, ran a hand over the photo and feigned polite interest. "Who are these people?" she asked.


"S-some of Martin's family," Mrs. Nelson replied casually. "Cousins, I think."


Curious, Ruby leaned forward to examine the image, dismissing it with a shrug.


Despite their disinterest, Zoey persisted. "They look interesting," she said, hoping to spark Mrs. Nelson's attention.


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