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 reached for her husband's diary and flipped through it with her good hand, looking for a specific page. Ruby and Celeste patiently arranged themselves at Mrs. Nelson's feet. "Ah h-here it is," Mrs. Nelson said, at last, flattening one of the pages with her good hand. Handing Zoey the book, she asked her to read it aloud. The handwriting on the page was unfamiliar, much more child-like than Mr. Nelson's careful hand. Zoey read slowly:


I hope you will forgive this intrusion into your private diary, but I'm desperate. You avoid me at all costs, refusing to even look at me. Why? Why won't you let Ellen and I give you this gift out of love and admiration?


Chapter 62