"Shadows of the Past" is a touching story about a girl named Zara. It follows her as she grows up and deals with friendship, betrayal, and finding herself. The story starts with Zara in elementary school, where she is best friends with Taryn and Dyla. But things change when they go to middle school and Zara feels left out and lonely. As time goes by, Zara's friendships change. She learns who her true friends are and discovers her own strength. The story shows how Zara handles the pain of being excluded, tries to make new friends, and finds the courage to forgive and move on. Set in school and during a global pandemic, "Shadows of the Past" shows how strong and resilient Zara is. Through her eyes, readers will see the ups and downs of growing up and learn that even though the past can be difficult, new friendships can help light the way forward.