Author: Orson Scott Card
Target: 6th - 9th grade
Series: Yes
Posted by Ford
What this book is about:
This story is a companion novel to Ender’s Game. Unlike the first book, however, this story focuses on Bean, one of Ender’s many friends. Bean is an orphan living on the streets by his wits alone. There is just one catch, Bean is only two years old.
At this age, Bean manages to completely change the street life of the city he lives in. Once his amazing abilities are found out, he is taken to battle school, where he learns the art of tactical combat. There is a rumor that he could be the one boy to rise up and become the commander to defeat the buggers - an alien menace set on conquering Earth. His wit and skill are the only ways he is able to survive this school of cunning, sneaky, and vicious boys. As he adapts to life at battle school, he makes some very key discoveries about the true intent of his teachers and superiors.
At this age, Bean manages to completely change the street life of the city he lives in. Once his amazing abilities are found out, he is taken to battle school, where he learns the art of tactical combat. There is a rumor that he could be the one boy to rise up and become the commander to defeat the buggers - an alien menace set on conquering Earth. His wit and skill are the only ways he is able to survive this school of cunning, sneaky, and vicious boys. As he adapts to life at battle school, he makes some very key discoveries about the true intent of his teachers and superiors.
Why I like it:
Keep in mind that this is a companion novel, and I recommend that you read Ender’s Game first. Both books are very well written and vividly describe life at battle school. The author helps you to picture a futuristic world of spaceships and interplanetary travel as you read. I especially enjoyed reading about the simulations of war in battle school involving stun lasers and obstacles in a zero gravity environment. This book is a great novel that readers of Enders Game and people new to the duo alike will enjoy.
You will like this book if you enjoyed:
Ender’s Game
Divergent
A Wrinkle In Time
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