77 pages • 2 hours read
Orson Scott CardEnder's Game
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card follows Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, a gifted child recruited by the International Fleet to attend Battle School and prepare for an impending war against alien invaders called buggers. As Ender advances through rigorous military training and simulation games, he grapples with isolation, his peers' jealousy, and his brother Peter's political ambitions while uncovering the true nature of his assignments. The book contains scenes of bullying, psychological manipulation, and violence involving children.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card is widely praised for its compelling and complex protagonist, Ender Wiggin, and its thought-provoking take on leadership, strategy, and morality. The novel's fast-paced narrative and intricate battle scenes captivate readers. However, some criticize Card's moral ambiguity and the portrayal of violence.
Who Should Read Ender's Game?
Readers who would enjoy Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game are typically fans of science fiction with complex characters and ethical dilemmas. Suitable for those who appreciated the strategical brilliance in Dune by Frank Herbert or the young protagonist in The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
RecommendedReading Age
12+yearsLexile Level
780LBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy
Classic Fiction
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Bullying
Military / War
Cold War
Society: War
Relationships: Teams
Values/Ideas: Win & Lose