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Ender's Game
Are you a fan of fiction, sci-fi, or even fantasy? If so, you'll love Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card. Andrew Wiggin, or Ender, as he likes to be called, is the book's main character. Ender is a six-year-old genius who is living on a futuristic Earth. Ender goes on a journey to find himself, and ends up making and losing friends along the way.
Earth has just been through two attacks called the First and Second Invasion, led by alien-type creatures nicknamed “buggers.” The book follows Ender through his life as he is recruited into Battle School, a space institution that prepares young geniuses, like Ender, to become army commanders in case the buggers attack again. Other characters include Ender's two older siblings, Valentine and Peter. All three Wiggin children are exceptionally gifted. Peter is intelligent, but he is also ruthless, mean and often making death threats toward Valentine and Ender. He feels bitter towards Ender because he is considered the smartest child, and was chosen for Battle School over Peter. Valentine on the other hand, is sweet, caring, and she loves Ender more than anything in the world.
From its deep, complex characters to its thrilling, fast-paced plot, Ender's Game keeps you enthralled from the very first page to the last. You'll be amazed as Ender overcomes obstacle after obstacle, making his way to the top. Ender makes friends and enemies, battling sometimes with others, but mostly with himself. The main theme of this book is that sometimes you need to experience a lot in order to find your own identity.
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