Ender's Game

Booktalk
Imagine a future where intergalactic exploration has led to horrific wars between Earth and a vicious alien species known as “buggers”. Now imagine that the world’s last hope for peace might be found in a child. Enter Ender Wiggin, a talented six year-old genius and bullied outcast that the government thinks will be that key for victory. Taken from his home and transported to Battle School in space, Ender quickly proves himself to be the brilliant military mind they expected.

At this school, children from across the world are trained for leadership and combat in a zero-gravity war game where Ender quickly becomes the best player they’ve ever seen. Physically and psychologically, the game is ruthless and draining, but Ender never backs down. However, as he advances through his mock battles with increasing success and increasing isolation, he will eventually learn the devastating truth about what it really means to win ''Ender’s Game. ''

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Awards

 * Nebula Award - 1985
 * Hugo Award - 1986
 * Margaret A. Edwards Award - 2008

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Check Out the Movie
Ender's Game was released as a movie in November 2013.

Teen Voices
"I really liked Ender's Game. My favorite part of it was the ending. I did NOT see that coming." - Katie, age 15

A Little More Information
Card, Orson S. Ender's Game. New York, NY: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, 1991. Print.

ISBN-13: 978-0765342294

Paperback Price: $5.99

Annotation: A bullied, young genius is recruited to lead the human race against an army of alien attackers.