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's funeral was less restrained than Mr. Nelson's service had been. As the church women chatted casually in the kitchen about an upcoming fundraiser, music played softly on the stereo. It was a lilting piano concerto that Mrs. Nelson's nurse, Margaret, had chosen in tribute to her. She had heard it often playing in Mrs. Nelson's house and mistakenly assumed that it was one of her favorites. Mrs. Nelson had, in fact, been playing the piece for Celeste. Zoey smiled when she realized the error but didn't see any reason to correct it. It symbolized, better than anything Zoey could have chosen, the thoughtful person Mrs. Nelson had been.


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