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

The weather was perfect for a walk in the park. Mrs. Nelson hummed happily to herself as she maneuvered her new wheelchair along the street. Ruby, Zoey, and Celeste quickened their pace to keep up with her.


"Wow, you sure can move in that thing," Ruby puffed. "You could outrun all of us."


Looking pleased, Mrs. Nelson sped up a little more.


"Someone's in a hurry," Ruby whispered to Zoey.


"It's nice to see, isn't it?" Zoey replied. "It's better than her staying in bed all day."


Aunt Flory had prepared a thermos of ice tea for them. Mrs. Nelson balanced it across her lap along with a burlap bag of items she had instructed Celeste to collect from the house. As Mrs. Nelson maneuvered around the bumps in the road to avoid jostling them, her cotton floral skirt billowed around her ankles like a parachute.


"I can carry those if you like," Zoey offered, but she refused.


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