Ender's Game
by
Orson Scott Card
Call Number: PS3553.A655 E5 2013
ISBN: 9780812550702
Publication Date: 1994-07-15
A science fiction novel set in a future where humanity is preparing for a potential war against an alien race known as the Formics (or "Buggers"). The story follows Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, a highly intelligent child who is recruited into Battle School, a military training facility in space. Ender is groomed by the military leaders to become a brilliant strategist and commander, and he undergoes a series of rigorous training exercises and simulations to prepare for a potential alien invasion. As Ender rises through the ranks, he faces various challenges, both in training and in his personal development, while dealing with the pressures of war and the moral dilemmas associated with it.