Ender's Game

Summary

«Ender's Game» is a science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card, telling the story of a boy named Andrew «Ender» Wiggin. In the future, humanity is at war with an alien race known as the Formics. Ender, a brilliant child, is selected for training at Battle School, where he is prepared to become a fleet commander. At the school, he undergoes rigorous training and battle simulations, showcasing his exceptional strategic abilities. In the book's climax, Ender, believing he is participating in a final simulation, is actually commanding a real attack on the Formic home planet, leading to their destruction. After the victory, he learns the truth and feels a profound sense of guilt. Subsequently, he discovers a cocoon with a Formic queen and decides to find her a new home to atone for his actions.