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ISBN 13: 9780312932084
Format: Hardcover
Cost: $24.95
Annotation: Earth is threatened by Buggers, an alien race, and the only hope of destroying the enemy lies with young genetically engineered Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, a genius at simulated war games. But, the earthly battle is not the only battle going on when Ender discovers his compassion for the very enemy he fought.
Awards: 1985 Nebula Award for Best Novel
1986 Hugo Award for Best Novel
Mini Book Review: Young, genetically engineered Andrew "Ender" Wiggin is the only hope of saving the earth from the Buggers, an alien race that attacked the earth before and threatens to do it again. Ender has the perfect blend of violence, like his brother Peter, and compassion, like his sister Valentine, to become the ultimate general and destroy the enemy. With the help of Colonel Graff, Mazer Rackham, his fellow soldiers, and his amazing talent at simulated war games, victory is achieved. Unfortunately for Ender, the internal battle rages on as he struggles with the emerging compassion he feels for the very enemy he destroyed. Can Ender find peace by becoming, "the speaker for the dead?"
I would highly recommend this well-written award winning novel that is the first in a series. Ender's struggle with the burden of leadership, how he comes to terms with who he is, the consequences of war, and the necessity for compassion are all relevant topics for the world we live in today. These subjects transcend age limitations and children from ages 12 and up would enjoy it. I found this book in both the adult fiction and young adult fiction sections of my public library. Additionally, it should be in all school libraries, and your personal libraries!
Available Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, Kindle, Audio CD, Audible Audio Edition
Teen Quote: 17 year old Liz I. reads science fiction, but really likes Fantasy and Horror books. She reads almost everyday and is active with social media with her presence on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Snapchat. Her favorite social media is Tumblr. This is what she thought of Ender's Game:
"I read Ender's Game two years ago because the film was coming out and it scared me slightly because it's about an 8 year old boy who kills a lot of people essentially. It's one of those books you read because everyone reads it but every second of the adventure he went through we as readers follow and I don't know if it's just me, but I want to go in a zero gravity battle room. It explored creative ideas I haven't seen before."
Multimedia: The author, Orson Scott Card, does not give many interviews. Check out this rare interview from Wired here: http://www.wired.com/2013/10/cardqa/.
Orson Scott Card also has an amazing website! Check it out here: http://www.hatrack.com/
Extra! Extra! Did you know that in 2013, there was a movied based on the book Ender's Game? Check out the movie trailer here:
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