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What a fine sci-fi! A true classic: living characters, interesting visions (global computer networks - compare it with the present and astonish!) and a fine bit of alien invasion. (

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kziarkow | Nov 25, 2009 |

A very good book with an interesting premise. (

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carmelitasita29 | Nov 24, 2009 |

"Realizstic characters, superb writing."

JMInfo | Nov 23, 2009 |

This is a favorite book of mine, and one that I like to reread every few years. It hasn't held up quite as well as the later novels in the series (or its parallel, Ender's Shadow), mainly because it is definitely a children's novel, and the prose and narration becomes simplistic at times. Still, the themes are powerful, the characters strong and relatable, and the story thrilling. This is definitely one I'll hold on to and pass on to my own children one day. (

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krysbrezinski | Nov 22, 2009 |

One of the best science fiction books ever written. (

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I am aware that this sounds like the synopsis of a grade Z, made-for-television, science-fiction-rip-off movie. But Mr. Card has shaped this unpromising material into an affecting novel full of surprises that seem inevitable once they are explained. The key, of course, is Ender Wiggin himself. Mr. Card never makes the mistake of patronizing or sentimentalizing his hero.

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Series (with order)

Ender's Game (1)

Ender's Game: Extended (1)

Canonical Title

Ender's Game

Original publication date

1977-08 (short story)

1985 (novel)

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Important places

Battle School (space station)

Important events

The Xenocide of the Formics (Buggers)

Awards and honors

Hugo (Novel, 1986)

Nebula (Novel, 1985)

ALA Best Books for Young Adults (1985)

The Modern Library's 100 Best Novels (Readers' List, 59)

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Dedication

For Geoffrey, who makes me remember how young and how old children can be

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"I've watched through his eyes, I've listened through his ears, and I tell you he's the one."

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Ender Wiggin is a very bright young boy with a powerful skill. One of a group of children bred to be military geniuses and save Earth from an inevitable attack by aliens, known here as "buggers," Ender becomes unbeatable in war games and seems poised to lead Earth to triumph over the buggers. Meanwhile, his brother and sister plot to wrest power from Ender. Twists, surprises and interesting characters elevate this novel into status as a bona fide page turner.

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Intense is the word for Ender's Game. Aliens have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human species. To make sure humans win the next encounter, the world government has taken to breeding military geniuses -- and then training them in the arts of war... The early training, not surprisingly, takes the form of 'games'... Ender Wiggin is a genius among geniuses; he wins all the games... He is smart enough to know that time is running out. But is he smart enough to save the planet?

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