Searching for Yesterday (Shelby Belgarden Series) Book

Annie Berkley, a schoolmate of Shelby's who has appeared in previous books, lives in a foster home and has become depressed. Shelby is concerned and eventually wins over Annie's trust in order to find out what's bothering her.

Annie's mother disappeared several years ago, leaving with her boyfriend when Annie was 8. she was never in touch with her daughter again. But now, the boyfriend has returned, saying that he lost touch with the mother and doesn't know what happened to her.

Shelby suspects that something more sinister is going on, and as she digs through clues, discovers that the boyfriend knows far more about the mother's whereabouts than he's letting on. But the attept to uncover secrets puts Shelby and Annie's lives in danger.

Alan Review

Most people know who their parents are, but Annie Berkley is different. Unlike the other students in her classes, she is withdrawn and has a negative outlook on life. This is because she was abandoned by her mother and has had several foster families, all of which give up on her. Things soon change when Shelby Belgarden thrusts herself into Annie's life and leads them on an adventure that changes both of their lives, in which the reader can gain insights into the ups and the downs of friendships. Valerie Sherrard's Searching for Yesterday is a mystery story filled with twists and turns that ultimately leaves the reader wanting to read more. This is the sixth book in a series, but it can stand alone because it has a great plot. Sherrard has the ability to bring her readers into the minds and hearts of all of her characters. Reviewer: Jennifer O'Brien