'Parvana' Theme: Friendship by Hayden Radford

Faced with difficult challenges throughout the novel, at times Parvana cannot just rely on her hope and courage but instead must turn to a friend. Even when Parvana is knocked down and out of hope, she still has her friends. These friends come to her in many ways, whether it's Shauzia teaming up with Parvana so they can both keep their families afloat, or Mrs.Weera practically becoming a second mother to Parvana, her friends are always there for her. Without her friends Parvana would've given up very early in the story, even when you seemingly have nothing, you still have your friends, this is true not just for Parvana but for all the people of Afghanistan.

This picture shows children that have created a make-shift 'merry go-round' out of an old clothes line.
 Despite the horrible things that are going on around them they still are all friends and find time to enjoy life.