First published 2002
Scraping by on the brutal streets, the orphan Bean has mastered survival by wit, not fist. When recruited to Battle School, Bean's greatest challenge is befriending the legendary Ender Wiggin. As the two future commanders train for an interstellar war, Bean must use his unparalleled intellect to not just survive, but influence the course of humanity.
Genres: science-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
469 pages · Paperback · Starscape