Enders Game
By Orson Scott Card
Enders Game is set on future earth. There is not specific future date given, however you can tell it's the
far future because they have discovered how to travel at the speed of light.
Enders game revolves around the life of Andrew (Ender) Wiggins. In this story Ender is the youngest
of three children. His sister Valentine is sweet and loving towards Ender, but his brother Peter on the
other
hand is a malicious psychopath whom likes to hurt things. In this future world, families are only
aloud to have 2 children, unless the government gives them permission for a third. Ender was born as
part of a government program set to create excellent military officers. Most third children were part of
this. After betting up a bully twice his
size, Ender is recognized for his potential as a officer and sent to Battle School.
Battle School is held on a space station orbiting Earth. For decades child soldiers have been trained at
Battle School, as a preparation to the ever present Bugger Wars. Buggers are an Alien race with similar
characteristics to Bee's. While at Battle School Ender is taken away from the other new cadets, and
placed with the older cadets. As Ender advances in war simulations and becomes the best at Battle
School, others become jealous. There are many attempts to take Enders life, however he out maneuvers
them all. After advance through years worth of schooling in only a matter of months, Enders is
promoted to Command
School. At Common School Ender is tested with various Bugger war simulations. However, these
simulations feel all to real. . . I won't spoil then ending . . .
I first read this book in 10th grade along with Enders Shadow. I can honestly say I absolutely love these
books. They are complex yet still easy to understand. I think this book would be appropriate for 8th-
10th grades. The book is fairly long, but after you get into reading it, it goes by fast. This a great
overall science-fiction book that I really think students will enjoy. With higher grades you could talk
about the important issues this book addresses like war, xenocide , children solders, and even just
procreation laws. You could also compare and contrast the technology addressed with our technology
today. I love this book! I highly recommend it for middle/high school students.
I'm glad you chose a science fiction book. This is totally different than the majority of the books you have been choosing, but a fantastic choice all the same. I really enjoyed this book as a child and I think it would work great for both genders in the classroom. I'm glad they aren't just simple reads and can begin to challenge a growing middle school reader. Great choice.
ReplyDeleteEnder’s Game sounds like an extremely interesting book! Books full of action keep students reading and it sounds like this book is full of adventure and will keep student’s attention. I feel students in the 8th- 10th grades would really get into this book because the main character is about their age and has similar issues other students have, like bullying and fitting in with their peers. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved sci fi books, because they often deal with more philosophical issues than just the story itself. And this one looks like it does, too. I also like the action that this one has, and how it's completely different from any other sci fi book. I'll be looking for this one for my library.
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