"How to Make Friends with the Dark" tells the story of Tiger, a young girl who struggles with grief and loneliness after her mother's sudden death. The novel describes her painful journey through the darkness of grief and her fight to bring light back into her life.

The main themes of the book are grief and loss, hope and healing, and loneliness and friendship. It intensely explores how Tiger deals with the loss of her mother, how she slowly finds healing, and how friendships help her cope with her grief.

Despite the dark premise, "How to Make Friends with the Dark" conveys a strong message of hope by showing that healing is possible, even when the path is long and painful. Tiger's slow but steady progress gives readers courage and confidence.