Themes

Family- One of the recurring themes in the book is family. Ishmael is continuously searching for his family throughout the book.



Survival- Survival is another recurring theme in which the boys from the beginning to the end of this book are constantly put into dangerous situations. Where the urge to survive is the major driving force of their actions influencing them along their different paths.

Friendship- One of the only things the boys have throughout this book is themselves. They rely on each other and their friendship in order to make it through the day.Getting each other from sunrise to sunset.

Tragedy- All of the boys face immense tragedy throughout the book. Whether it be the death of a friend or the loss of their entire family. The lives of these boys have been plagued by tragic events ever since the rebels first attack.